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a. Receive a status update on commercial cannabis consumption lounges and the critical collaboration needed between County departments and local agencies to analyze the elements needed for an amendment to the Monterey County Code to include this new business type;
b. Recommend the Cannabis Committee identify the prioritization of continued work for a commercial consumption lounge; and,
c. Recommend the Cannabis Committee make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on how to proceed.
Presenters:
Joann Iwamoto, Interim Cannabis Program Manager
Craig Spencer, Acting Housing and Community Dev. Director
Nicki Fowler, Environmental Health Specialist IV
Michelle House, Health Program Coordinator
Brian Jones, Deputy District Attorney
Sgt. Nicholas Kennedy, Sheriff Office
Division Chief Scott Anderson, Monterey County Regional Fire Dist.
Chief Joel Mendoza, North County Fire Protection District
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors Cannabis Committee:
a. Receive a status update on commercial cannabis consumption lounges and the critical collaboration needed between County departments and local agencies to analyze the elements needed for an amendment to the Monterey County Code to include this new business type; and
b. Recommend the Cannabis Committee identify the prioritization of continued work for a commercial consumption lounge including further research and, if the Board of Supervisors approves, amendments to the Monterey County Code; and
c. Provide further direction as appropriate.
SUMMARY:
As stated during various public comment periods, local commercial cannabis operators believe that consumption lounges are the next logical step for the licensed industry and would be a meaningful addition to existing commercial cannabis activities within the unincorporated area of Monterey County. Specifically, the industry believes this business model would m...
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