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San Francisco officials briefed on proposed 2018 commercial cannabis ordinance, commission voices support
Summary
The Office of Cannabis and Planning presented a draft ordinance to regulate commercial cannabis activity in 2018, including an equity program, a registration path for existing operators and zoning controls; the Building Inspection Commission voted to register its support and asked for continued interdepartmental coordination.
Nicole Elliott, director of the Office of Cannabis, told the Building Inspection Commission on Oct. 18 that the mayor's proposed ordinance would implement local permitting and operating standards to align with the state's Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. Elliott said the draft legislation prioritizes public health and safety, minimizing youth access and promoting equity, and establishes a registration process to bring existing operators into the regulated market.
"Under the act, cannabis businesses are required to have local authorization for their activity, as well as a state license to…
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