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Marijuana-Related Businesses: El Cerrito Plans Forum
After the meeting, city staff will develop a draft ordinance based on the City Council's direction, public input and best practices.
From The City of El Cerrito: The City El Cerrito will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 to receive public input regarding an update to the City’s regulations for cannabis-related businesses.
CITY OF EL CERRITO
COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES
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Wednesday, September 13, 2017
6:30 p.m.
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City Council Chambers, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito CA 94530
This community meeting will provide an opportunity for interested parties to share input about what regulations are appropriate for El Cerrito. After the meeting, staff will develop a draft ordinance based on the City Council’s direction, public input and best practices. The next step in the process is for the El Cerrito City Council will conduct a study session on the draft ordinance in October.
Community members who are not able to attend the community meeting, may send comments to:
- El Cerrito Community Development Dept.
- Attn: Sean Moss
- 10890 San Pablo Avenue
- El Cerrito, CA 94530
- Or via email to planning@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
Background: In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, which legalized the recreational use of cannabis (marijuana) by adults over 21 years of age at the state level. Cannabis use, possession, and sales remain illegal under Federal law. Under Proposition 64, cannabis-related businesses require a State permit as well as a permit for the local jurisdiction where they operate. In April 2017, the El Cerrito City Council directed City staff to begin a process to develop regulations for cannabis-related businesses in El Cerrito.
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