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Cannabis Permits

How to Access Bureaus of Building and Fire Prevention

Please review updated procedures for cannabis facilities in alignment with the updated Cannabis Operator Regulations. Please visit the Permit Center Reopening webpage for full details on hours of operation, scheduling your appointments, and services offered.

For equity applicants, here is the Zoning Clearance Application to submit as referenced in the updated procedures on page 3 - item #1.


Cannabis Renewal Application Form for Non-Dispensary Permits can be found here.

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For information on the 2019-2020 Cannabis Dispensary Process click here.

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February 9th Security Webinar

Here is the link to the Security Webinar held on Friday, February 9th. Passcode: *0U4hCv0.

2023 Tax Webinar for Cannabis Operators

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Cultivators, delivery-only dispensaries, distributors, testing laboratories, manufacturers and transporters may apply for cannabis permits. There is no limit on the number of permits that can be issued for those activities.

  • Equity – Applicants who qualify for fee waivers plus technical and financial assistance based on income level and residential location or cannabis conviction.
  • General – All other applicants. A General applicant who incubates an Equity applicant by providing them with three years of free rent and security measures, has priority over other General applicants.

CURRENT OFFICE HOURS FOR CANNABIS BUSINESS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00 - 3:00pm

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