(A) A cannabis business permittee shall implement sufficient security measures to deter and prevent the unauthorized entrance into areas containing cannabis or cannabis products and to deter and prevent the theft of cannabis or cannabis products at the cannabis business. Except as may otherwise be determined by the City Manager, these security measures shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following:
(1) Perimeter fencing and exterior lighting systems (including motion sensors) for after-hours security as approved by the Chief of Police and/or the Community Development Director were applicable.
(2) Preventing individuals from remaining on the premises of the cannabis business if they are not engaging in an activity directly related to the permitted operations of the cannabis business in cases in which the individual will not voluntarily leave the premises the cannabis employee shall contact the Police Department.
(3) Establishing limited access areas accessible only to authorized cannabis business personnel.
(4) Except for live growing clone plants which are being sold at a cannabis business where applicable, all cannabis and cannabis products shall be stored in a secured and locked vault or vault equivalent. All safes and vaults shall be compliant with Underwriter Laboratories burglary-resistant and fire-resistant standards. All cannabis and cannabis products, including live clone plants that are being sold, shall be kept in a manner as to prevent diversion, theft, and loss.
(5) Installing 24-hour security surveillance cameras of at least high-definition (HD) quality to monitor all entrances and exits to and from the premises, all interior spaces within the cannabis business which are open and accessible to the public, all interior spaces where cannabis, cash, or currency, is being stored for any period of time on a regular basis and all interior spaces where diversion of cannabis could reasonably occur. All cameras shall record in color. All exterior cameras shall be in weather-proof enclosures, shall be located so as to minimize the possibility of vandalism, and shall have the capability to automatically switch to black and white in low light conditions. The cannabis business shall be responsible for ensuring that the security surveillance camera's footage is remotely accessible by the City Manager, and that it is compatible with the city's software and hardware. In addition, if required remote and real-time, live access to the video footage from the cameras shall be provided to the Chief of Police at the expense of the permittee. Video recordings shall be maintained for a minimum of 90 days and shall be made available to the Chief of Police upon request. Video shall be of sufficient quality for effective prosecution of any crime found to have occurred on the site of the cannabis business and shall be capable of enlargement via projection or other means. Internet protocol address information shall be provided to the Police Department by the cannabis business, to facilitate remote monitoring of security cameras by the Department or its designee. Each business shall have network security protocols that are certified by Underwriters Laboratories.
(6) Sensors shall be installed to detect entry and exit from all secure areas and shall be monitored in real time by a security company licensed by the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
(7) Panic buttons shall be installed in all cannabis businesses with direct notification to the Police Department dispatch and shall be configured to immediately alert dispatch for the Police Department.
(8) Having a professionally installed, maintained, and monitored real-time alarm system by a security company licensed by the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. If requested by the Police Department permittee shall also be required to participate in the MPD False Alarm reduction unit program.
(9) Any security measures, such as bars, installed on the windows or the doors of the cannabis business shall be installed only on the interior of the building.
(10) Security personnel shall be on-site 24 hours a day or alternative security as authorized by the City Manager and must have a verified response security patrol when closed. Security personnel must be licensed by the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services personnel and shall be subject to the prior review and approval of the City Manager, with such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
(11) Each cannabis business shall have the capability to remain secure during a power outage and shall ensure that all access doors are not solely controlled by an electronic access panel to ensure that locks are not released during a power outage.
(12) Entrance areas are to be locked at all times and under the control of a designated responsible party that is either:
(a) An employee of the cannabis business; or
(b) A licensed security professional.
(13) Each cannabis business shall have an accounting software system in place to provide point of sale data as well as audit trails or both product and cash, where applicable.
(14) Each cannabis business shall demonstrate to the Chief of Police, City Manager or their designees, compliance with the state's track and trace system for cannabis and cannabis products as soon as it is operational.
(15) Each cannabis business shall have a professionally installed video surveillance system, access control and intrusion alarm systems designed to protect the inventory, facility, and employees. Each business shall have network security protocols that are certified by Underwriters Laboratories.
(16) Exterior vegetation shall be planted, altered and maintained in a fashion that precludes its use as a hiding place for persons on the premises.
(17) Emergency access and emergency evacuation plans that are in compliance with state and local fire safety standards.
(18) Installation of "mosquitos" (high-pitch frequency devices) as a deterrent to vandalism/loitering.
(B) Each cannabis business shall identify a designated security representative/liaison to the city, who shall be reasonably available to meet with the City Manager regarding any security related measures and/or operational issues. The designated security representative/liaison shall, on behalf of the cannabis business, annually maintain a copy of the current security plan on the premises of the business, to present to the City Manager upon request that meets the following requirements:
(1) Confirms that a designated manager will be on duty during business hours and will be responsible for monitoring the behavior of employees.
(2) Identifies all managers of the cannabis business and their contact phone numbers.
(3) Confirms that first aid supplies and operational fire extinguishers are located in the service areas and the manager's office.
(4) Confirms that burglar, fire, and panic alarms are operational and monitored by a licensed security company 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides contact information for each licensed security company.
(5) Identify a sufficient number of licensed, interior, and exterior security personnel who will monitor individuals inside and outside the cannabis business, the parking lot, any adjacent property under the business' control, and ensure that the parking lot is cleared of employees and their vehicles one-half hour after closing.
(C) As part of the application and permitting process each cannabis business shall have a storage and transportation plan, which describes in detail the procedures for safely and securely storing and transporting all cannabis, cannabis products, any hazardous materials that may be used by the business, and any currency.
(D) The cannabis business shall cooperate with the city whenever the City Manager makes a request, with or without prior notice, to inspect or audit the effectiveness of any security plan or of any other requirement of this chapter.
(E) A cannabis business shall notify the City Manager within 24 hours after discovering any of the following:
(1) Significant discrepancies identified during inventory. The level of significance shall be determined by the regulations promulgated by the City Manager.
(2) Diversion, theft, loss, or any criminal activity involving the cannabis business or any agent or employee of the cannabis business.
(a) The loss or unauthorized alteration of records related to cannabis, customers or employees or agents of the cannabis business.
(b) Any other breach of security.
(F) Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall be verified by the City Manager prior to commencing business operations. The City Manager may supplement these security requirements once operations begin, subject to review by the City Manager if requested by the business owner.
(Ord. 977 C.S., passed 6-16-21)