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Cannabis Inspections Protocol During Shelter in Place

The Bureaus of Building and Fire Prevention as well as the Oakland Police Department are conducting inspections of cannabis facilities during the Shelter in Place Order provided cannabis operators implement the social distancing and cleaning protocols outlined in Alameda County Department of Public Health's Shelter in Place Order Protocol.

• To schedule an inspection with the Building Bureau, call 510-238-3444.
• To schedule an inspection with the Fire Prevention Bureau, email OFDcannabis@oaklandca.gov
• To schedule a security inspection with the Oakland Police Department, email cannabisapp@oaklandca.gov and attach a copy of your completed Cannabis Permit Inspection Card.

For more information on Planning and Building as well as Fire Prevention services during the Shelter in Place please visit here.

Also note that some inspections, such as the Certificate of Occupancy inspection, may be conducted remotely during the Shelter in Place Order. Please view the Virtual CO Inspections Protocol.

Passing along two additional resources for cannabis businesses that were burglarized in Oakland in late May and early June:

1. Local Emergency Declaration Allows for State Relief
   On June 16, 2020, the City Council adopted a declaration of local emergency in Oakland regarding the attacks on cannabis facilities. This local declaration allows operators to ask for regulatory relief from state agencies (see the Bureau of Cannabis Control Regulation section 5038 available here.)
2. Waiver of Late Tax Payments
   If your business was burglarized during the string of burglaries in Oakland in late May and early June, you may be eligible for a waiver of late tax payment penalties from the City's Revenue Management Bureau. To seek a waiver of penalties, please email btwebsupport@oaklandca.gov and provide the police report or the number of the police report that documents the recent burglary of your business. If you have questions about this program, you may also call the customer service line at (510) 238-3704.

As a reminder, recently burglarized equity applicants can also apply for emergency grants available here.

Documents

• Bureau of Cannabis Control #Weedwise Campaign Press Release
• Building & Fire Prevention Bureaus' Procedures for Cannabis Facilities
• Non Dispensary Cannabis Renewal Application Form
• Overview RFPA