In 2018, the City enacted Police Code Article 16 to comprehensively regulate Commercial Cannabis activities, including the implementation of an Equity Program to promote equitable ownership and employment opportunities in the Cannabis industry by lowering barriers for those hit hardest by the War on Drugs. The purpose of the Committee is to 1) convene representatives of Cannabis Business operators, workers, patients, and other key stakeholders in the Cannabis industry to oversee the Office of Cannabis’ implementation of Police Code Article 16 by evaluating data on the industry’s growth; and 2) provide guidance and recommendations to the Board on amendments to local laws and regulations, including those governing the Equity Program, to facilitate socially responsible growth of this new industry by creating living wage jobs and economic opportunities consistent with the Board’s intent in adopting Police Code Article 16.
