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Board adopts tighter rules for cannabis consumption lounges, adds public-nuisance license enforcement
Summary
Supervisors approved ordinance changes clarifying operational rules for on-site cannabis consumption (employee training, signage, intoxication definitions, banning alcohol/tobacco at sites) and expanded CLO authority to suspend or revoke licenses tied to public nuisances; vote 5-0.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 approved ordinance amendments that add operational requirements and enforcement tools for on-site cannabis consumption venues and farm-based retail licensees.
Staff drafted the language after earlier board direction to allow consumption at properly configured retail sites while ensuring public safety. The revised ordinance defines "intoxicated" and prohibits serving intoxicated patrons; it allows employees to work in consumption spaces where no smoking is occurring but…
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