TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2016
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Carmel J. Angelo
PHONE:
463-4441
Alan D. Flora
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 min
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution to Present to the Voters of the County a Measure Adding Chapter 6.23 of Title 6 to the Mendocino County Code Establishing Cannabis Business License Taxes and Ordering Consolidation of Said Election with the Consolidated General Election Called for November 8, 2016; and Introduction and Waive Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 6.23 to the Mendocino County Code Imposing a Cannabis Business Tax on Commercial Cannabis Businesses
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt Resolution presenting to the voters of the County a measure adding Chapter 6.23 of Title 6 to the Mendocino County Code imposing a Cannabis Business License Tax and ordering consolidation of said election with the consolidated General Election called for November 8, 2016, and authorize Chair to sign same; and introduce and waive reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 6.23 to Title 6 to the Mendocino County Code imposing a Cannabis Business Tax on commercial cannabis businesses.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On May 16, 2016, the Board of Supervisors received a presentation by Hdl Companies regarding a medical cannabis ballot initiative strategy which included various taxation options for Mendocino County. On June 20, 2016, the Board of Supervisors' General Government Standing Committee received a presentation on timelines and requirements to place a cannabis tax measure on the 2016 General Election ballot in November. The Standing Committee directed staff to bring forward a cannabis tax ordinance to the Board on July 12, 2016, for consideration.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA) was passed by the legislature and sign...
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