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RVAMAC raises cannabis enforcement, environmental and public-health concerns; representatives sent to county meeting
Summary
Members discussed environmental and biohazard problems tied to illegal cannabis cultivation and approved three representatives to meet county staff on March 13 to review county policies and procedures for unpermitted sites.
Members raised concerns about environmental damage and public-health risks from unpermitted cannabis cultivation during new business at the March 5 meeting. Monica Baragan, representing the Office of Assemblyman Chris Rogers, attended and heard testimony from community members and law enforcement. Attendees said illegal grows have caused environmental harm; Sheriff Kendall reported similar enforcement pressure and said recent local arrests correspond with seasonal patterns.
RVAMAC approved Lew Chichester, Rio Cardone and Bruce Hilbach-Barger to attend a March 13, 2025 meeting with Sheriff Matt Kendall, Gretchen McLaughlin (Code Enforcement) and Julia Krog (Director of Planning and Building Services) to discuss county policies and procedures regarding unpermitted cannabis cultivation sites. The council took no formal regulatory action itself but authorized the representatives to bring community concerns to county staff.
