Caution

Maintain Collaborative Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Enforcement Program

Cannabis Division
Description

The division will continue maintain an illicit cannabis cultivation enforcement program and uphold the codes and regulations set forth in the County's Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance.  The division will need to strategize an effective approach to verify illegal cultivation and pursue land-use violations of the County code.  The division will continue to implement enforcement program improvements to ensure complaints against un-permitted operations can be investigated and abated appropriately. 

Progress Update

In the prior quarter, staff: 

  • Presented cannabis ordinance modifications to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisor, received approval from both. 
  • Collaborated with local and state enforcement agencies to proactively address multiple illicit cannabis cultivation, focusing on egregious and high impact areas.
  • Leveraged Unmanned Aircraft Surveillance (UAS) tool to improve inspection outcomes, staff safety, and successful abatement. 
Next Steps

In the next quarter, staff will: 

  • Collaborate with NCSO to strategize effective Cannabis enforcement team. 
  • Continue to prioritize staff training through the Federal Aviation Administration for the UAS with the goal of all staff obtaining certification. 
  • Collaborate with local, state enforcement agencies to proactively address illicit cannabis cultivation, focusing on egregious and high impact areas.
  • Collaborate with local Fire Agencies to systematically address fires related to illicit cannabis. 
Linked Measures
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    Cannabis Enforcement Complaints
    Cannabis Division
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    Cannabis Permits
    Cannabis Division
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    Cannabis Tax Revenue
    County Executive Office
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YTD Monthly Cannabis Enforcement Complaints
Cannabis Enforcement Complaints
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Objectives
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    Cannabis Regulations
    Board of Supervisors 2019 (Archive)
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    Cannabis Regulations
    Board of Supervisors 2020 (Archive)
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    Cannabis
    Board of Supervisors 2021
  • Caution
    Cannabis
    Board of Supervisors 2022