(a) A permitted commercial cannabis business 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 commercial cannabis business. Except as may otherwise be determined by the Chief of Police or his/her designee(s), these security measures shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following:
(1) Preventing individuals from remaining on the premises of the commercial cannabis business if they are not engaging in an activity directly related to the permitted operations of the commercial cannabis business.
(2) Establishing limited access areas accessible only to authorized commercial cannabis business personnel.
(3) All cannabis and cannabis products shall be stored in a secured and locked room, safe, or vault. All cannabis and cannabis products shall be kept in a manner as to prevent diversion, theft, and loss.
(4) Installing 24-hour security surveillance cameras of at least hi-definition quality, on the interior and exterior of the business, to monitor all entrances and exits to and from the premises, all interior spaces within the commercial 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. Camera placement shall be in locations on the interior and exterior approved by the Police Chief or designee. Cameras shall record at least 30 frames per second. The commercial cannabis business shall be responsible for ensuring that the security surveillance camera's footage, both live and stored video, is captured in a method acceptable to the Police Chief or designee, is remotely accessible, and that it is compatible with the City's software and hardware. In addition, remote and real-time, live access to the video footage from the cameras shall be provided to the Chief of Police or his/her designee(s). Video recordings shall be maintained for a minimum of forty-five (45) days, and shall be made available to the Chief of Police or his/her designee(s) upon request. It shall be a violation of this chapter to fail to maintain video surveillance cameras, recording devices or other items related to compliance with this requirement.
(5) Audible sensors shall be installed to detect entry and exit from all secure areas.
(6) Panic buttons shall be installed in all commercial cannabis businesses and monitored at all times by a licensed alarm company.
(7) Having a professionally installed, maintained, and monitored alarm system.
(8) Any bars installed on the windows or the doors of the commercial cannabis business shall be installed only on the interior of the building, and in compliance with the California Building Code.
(9) Security personnel shall be on-site 24 hours a day or alternative security as authorized by the Police Chief or his/her designee(s). 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 Chief of Police or his/her designee(s), with such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
(10) Each commercial 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.
(b) Each commercial cannabis business shall identify a designated security representative/liaison to the City of Thousand Oaks, who shall be reasonably available to meet with the Chief of Police or his/her designee(s) regarding any security related measures or and operational issues.
(c) As part of the application and permitting process each commercial 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, and any currency.
(d) The commercial cannabis business shall cooperate with the City whenever the City Manager or his/her designee(s) makes a request, upon reasonable notice to the commercial cannabis business, to inspect or audit the effectiveness of any security plan or of any other requirement of this chapter.
(e) A commercial cannabis business shall notify the Chief of Police or his/her designee(s) within twenty-four (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 Chief of Police or his/her designee(s).
(2) Diversion, theft, loss, or any criminal activity involving the commercial cannabis business, any agent, or employee of the commercial cannabis business.
(3) The loss or unauthorized alteration of records related to cannabis, registering qualifying patients, primary caregivers, or employees or agents of the commercial cannabis business.
(4) Any other breach of security.
(§ 2, Ord. 1636-NS, eff. December 29, 2017)