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)