26240. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “Eligible local jurisdiction” means a local jurisdiction that demonstrates an intent to develop a local program or that has adopted or operates a local equity program. (b) “Equity assessment” means an assessment conducted by the local jurisdiction that was used to inform the creation of a […]
26242. (a) The department may provide technical assistance to a local equity program that helps local equity applicants or local equity licensees. When determining whether to provide technical assistance, the department shall make individual determinations based on the reasonableness of the request and available resources. (b) “Technical assistance” includes providing training and educational sessions regarding state cannabis […]
26244. (a) (1) An eligible local jurisdiction may, in the form and manner prescribed by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, submit an application to the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for a grant to assist with the development of an equity program or to assist local equity applicants and local equity licensees […]
26246. (a) To facilitate greater equity in business ownership and employment in the cannabis market, the department shall serve as a point of contact for local equity programs. (b) On or before January 1, 2022, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall publish on its internet website local equity ordinances that have been enacted by […]
26248. (a) On or before July 1, 2021, and annually thereafter, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall submit a report to the Legislature regarding the progress of local equity programs that have received funding pursuant to Section 26244. (b) The report shall include, but is not limited to, the following information: (1) The local jurisdictions […]
26249. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 26012 and 26180: (1) On or before January 1, 2022, the department shall develop and implement a program to provide waivers for application fees, licensing fees, and renewal fees required by this division. (2) On or before January 1, 2023, the department shall develop and implement a program to provide deferrals for application fees, […]
26250. The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 794, Sec. 3. (SB 1294) Effective January 1, 2019.)
