Board adopts tighter rules for cannabis consumption lounges, adds public-nuisance license enforcement

Feb 10, 2026

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.

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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.

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