eleased last Thursday for public scrutiny and in search of helpful suggestions, the California Department of Food and Agriculture have finally published their proposed regulations for the state’s medicinal cannabis cultivation and licensing program.
The official start of the 45-day state-mandated public comment period, which is open to California’s cultivators as well as the general public, began on April 28.
Individuals with suggestions, comments, or proposals are encouraged to submit their thoughts in writing through email, or at one of the four public hearings currently scheduled throughout the Golden State.
Public CalCannabis Comments:
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 1-3 p.m.
Delhi Center, Ballroom
505 East Central Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
Thursday, May 18, 2017, 1-3 p.m.
Visalia Convention Center, Sequoia Room
303 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA
Thursday, May 25, 2017, 1-3 p.m.
Ukiah Convention Center, Cabernet Room
200 South School Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 1-3 p.m.
California Department of Food and Agriculture Auditorium
1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Note: Anyone unable to attend one of the four scheduled meetings can submit their suggestions via the U.S. Postal Service or through email.
Mail CalCannabis Comments:
California Department of Food and Agriculture CalCannabis:
Proposed Medical Regulations Comments Attn: Rachelle Kennedy
1220 N Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814
Email CalCannabis Comments:
Write in the email subject line:
Comments on Medical Cannabis Cultivation Regulations
Address the email to: CalCannabisRegs@cdfa.ca.gov
“This is an opportunity to help us make sure we develop the best and most effective regulatory framework for our state,” explained Sec. Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Propagating the future of California’s newest industry, on January 1, 2018, CalCannabis will begin accepting applications for state-sanctioned cultivation licenses.
For those interested in providing input on California’s cultivation program, all comments, suggestions, and proposals forCalCannabis must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2017.
credit:marijuana.com