TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Supervisor Haschak and Sheriff-Coroner
MEETING DATE: May 6, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Haschak
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Sheriff Kendall
PHONE:
707-463-4085
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Transmission of Letter of Request to State Agencies and Lawmakers for Greater Collaboration from State Agencies to Enforce Cannabis Laws on Unpermitted Grow Sites in Mendocino County
(Sponsors: Supervisor Haschak and Sheriff-Coroner)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve transmission of letter of request to State Agencies and Lawmakers for Greater Collaboration from State agencies to enforce cannabis laws on unpermitted grow sites in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Mendocino County, working with the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has done a stellar job in processing cannabis cultivation licenses so that they can get their state annual permit. This process is working. Yet, in Mendocino County, the number of unpermitted cannabis grows continues with environmental damage and associated crime, while undermining the economic viability of the legal market. This letter is a request to the DCC, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Board, and state legislators including Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire, Assemblymember Chris Rogers, and Governor Gavin Newsom to assist in enforcing the state laws regarding unpermitted cannabis grows.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Take no action or modify the request.
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Safe and Healthy County
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
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