Cannabis Regulatory Commission
The CRC makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the licensure, taxation, and regulations of cannabis for adult use and oversees the implementation of the private Adult Cannabis Offenses Policy.
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FAQ regarding the 2004 Oakland Cannabis Regulation and Revenue Ordinance ("Measure Z"), and the Authority and Duties of the Cannabis Regulatory Commission
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About
Cannabis Regulatory Commission
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission's Responsibilities
- Make investigation, citation and arrest for private adult cannabis (marijuana) offenses the City's lowest law enforcement priority.
- Advocate through its lobbyist and City officers for changes in state and other laws to:
- Allow and authorize taxation and regulation of cannabis (marijuana) for adults and eliminate criminal penalties for private, adult cannabis use.
- Grant local control to cities and counties to license and regulate cannabis businesses and collect appropriate fees and taxes.
- End the prosecution arrest, investigation and imprisonment for adult private cannabis offenses.
- Establish a system to license, tax and regulate cannabis (marijuana) sales if California law is amended to allow and authorize such actions.
- Create a committee to oversee the ordinance's implementation and disbursement of revenue from licensing and taxation of businesses that sell cannabis.
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