Title
Public hearing to adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 7.02 to the Monterey County Code to require annual business licenses for commercial cannabis business operations in unincorporated areas of Monterey County.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 7.02 to the Monterey County Code to require annual business licenses for commercial cannabis business operations in unincorporated areas of Monterey County.
SUMMARY:
On December 6, 2016, the Board of Supervisors introduced, waived reading, and considered an ordinance adding Chapter 7.02 to the Monterey County Code to require annual business licenses for commercial cannabis business operations in unincorporated areas of Monterey County, and set December 13, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to adopt the ordinance. Adoption of the business license ordinance for specified businesses provides for necessary regulations of certain lawful businesses being conducted within the unincorporated area of Monterey County, and is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the County. The business license function also provides a mechanism of registration for taxation, an annual census of specified businesses permitted to operate in unincorporated Monterey County, as well as ensuring that all required permits, licenses, and entitlements have been obtained prior to an operator commencing business. Annual renewal of business licenses identifies permitted businesses that remain in compliance with associated ordinances, including payment of voter-approved business taxes.
DISCUSSION:
On February 9, 2016, a draft ordinance establishing a new business license requirement for commercial cannabis business operations in the unincorporated areas of the County was presented to the Board as a final step in the permitting process. Shortly after this Board meeting, the ad hoc committee decided to focus on more immediate time-sensi...
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