Cannabis Permits

Please review updated procedures on how to obtain approvals from the Bureaus of Building and Fire Prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the cannabis permitting process.

Please ensure that you implement the social distancing and cleaning protocols outlined in the Alameda County Health's Shelter in Place Order Protocol.

UPCOMING DISPENSARY HEARINGS HELD VIA ZOOM and FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE HEARINGS

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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
• Cannabis Permit Application
• Equity Survey Results 3/29/21
• General Survey Results 3/29/21