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A cannabis business that is expressly authorized to sell adult-use cannabis pursuant to this chapter shall only sell adult-use cannabis to persons who are 21 years of age or older, and who are in possession of a valid government-issued identification card. (Ord. 2017-0060 § 3)
No storefront cannabis dispensary shall allow any person to smoke, ingest, or otherwise consume cannabis or cannabis products in any form on, or within 20 feet of, the site, except as described in this chapter. (Ord. 2024-0044 § 4; Ord. 2017-0060 § 3)
A. Floor Plan. A storefront cannabis dispensary must have a main entrance that is clear of barriers, landscaping, and similar obstructions so that it is clearly visible from public streets or sidewalks. A dispensary must also have a lobby that is used only to receive persons to verify that they are allowed on the site. The lobby must be secure and restrict access to any other area of the dispensary. A dispensary must also have a separate and secure area designated for selling cannabis, cannabis products, and cannabis accessories to its customers.
B. Storage. A storefront cannabis dispensary must have adequate locked storage on the site, identified and approved as a part of the security plan, for after-hours storage of all cannabis and all cannabis products. All cannabis and all cannabis products must be stored in secured rooms that are completely enclosed or in a safe that is bolted to the floor. (Ord. 2022-0006 § 16; Ord. 2017-0060 § 3)5.150.460
Storefront cannabis dispensaries must comply with the following security provisions at all times:
A. Licensed Security Personnel. A dispensary must have adequate state-licensed security personnel to patrol the site and the area within 100 feet of the site to preserve the safety of persons and to protect the site from theft. All security personnel must possess a valid California Department of Consumer Affairs security guard license while on duty on the site.
B. Security Cameras. The dispensary must have security surveillance cameras and a video recording system that monitors the interior, main entrance, storage, areas of ingress and egress, parking lot, and exterior sides of the site including the areas not clearly visible from the public streets to discourage illegal or nuisance activities. The system must be of adequate quality, color rendition, and resolution to allow the identification of any individual present on the site. The system must also be capable of exporting the recording in standard MPEG formats to another common medium, such as a DVD or USB drive.
C. Security Video Retention. The security surveillance cameras must record at all times (24 hours a day, seven days a week) and the recording must be maintained by the dispensary for a period of not less than 90 days. The recording must be made available to the city upon request.
D. Alarm System. A dispensary must have professionally and centrally-monitored fire, robbery, and burglar alarm systems that are maintained in good working condition. The alarm system must be monitored by a private security company that is required to respond to every alarm within 20 minutes. The system must also include a hold-up alarm that is accessible near the transport area, manager's office, lobby, and storage areas.
E. Back-up Security System. The security system must be equipped with at least 24 hours of continued operation in case of power failure and equipped with a cellular back-up in case of phone disruption. (Ord. 2024-0044 § 5; Ord. 2022-0006 § 17; Ord. 2020-0004 § 14; Ord. 2017-0060 § 3)
A. Each storefront cannabis dispensary that is not authorized to operate a cannabis consumption lounge must have a sign stating, "Smoking, ingesting, or consuming cannabis or cannabis products on this site or in a public place is prohibited."
B. A storefront cannabis dispensary that is only authorized to sell medical cannabis must have a sign stating, "Medical cannabis sales only. Only qualified patients and primary caregivers may enter. Any qualified patient or primary caregiver under 18 years of age must be in the presence of their parent or legal guardian."
C. A storefront cannabis dispensary that is only authorized to sell adult-use cannabis must have a sign stating, "Adult-use cannabis sales only. Persons under 21 years of age are prohibited from entering."
D. A storefront cannabis dispensary that is authorized to sell both medical and adult-use cannabis must have a sign stating, "Medical and adult-use cannabis for sale. Persons under 21 years of age are prohibited from entering this property unless they are a qualified patient or a primary caregiver. Any qualified patient or primary caregiver under 18 years of age must be in the presence of their parent or legal guardian." If separate rooms are provided for medical cannabis and adult-use cannabis, the signs described in subsections B and C may be posted next to each room as appropriate.
E. Signs required by this section must comply with the following:
1. The signs must be clearly legible and not less than 8 inches by 10 inches in size;
2. The signs must be posted inside the dispensary where they will be visible to members and customers in the normal course of a transaction;
3. The signs must not obstruct the entrance or windows of the dispensary. (Ord. 2024-0044 § 6; Ord. 2017-0060 § 3)
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