Title
REF150048 (Chapter 7.90 and 7.95) and REF160043 (Chapter 7.100 - Tax)
Public hearing to consider:
a. Adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 7.90 to the Monterey County Code to require an annual commercial medical cannabis permit for commercial medical cannabis activities;
b. Adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 7.95 to the Monterey County Code to require an annual personal medical cannabis permit for personal cultivation of one hundred square feet or less of medical marijuana exclusively for personal use;
c. Adoption of an ordinance adding 7.100 to impose a County general tax on commercial cannabis businesses in the unincorporated area of the County of Monterey as of January 1, 2017;
d. Adoption of a resolution calling an election for the voters in the unincorporated area of the County to consider adoption of an ordinance imposing a tax on commercial cannabis (marijuana) businesses, and consolidating that election with the statewide general election to be held on November 8, 2016; and
e. Authorizing the members of the Board of Supervisors ad hoc committee on medical marijuana to sign the argument in favor of the tax measure and any associated rebuttal argument on behalf of the Board of Supervisors.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Staff and the Board of Supervisors ad hoc committee on medical marijuana recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 7.90 to the Monterey County Code to require an annual commercial medical cannabis permit for commercial medical cannabis activities;
b. Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 7.95 to the Monterey County Code to require an annual personal medical cannabis permit for personal cultivation of one hundred square feet or less of medical marijuana exclusively for personal use;
c. Adopt an ordinance adding 7.100 to impose a County general tax on commercial cannabis businesses in the unincorporated area of the County of Monterey as of January 1, 2...
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