(a) The Committee shall have the power and duty to:
(1) Oversee the Office of Cannabis’ implementation and enforcement of City laws and regulations relating to Cannabis, by convening stakeholders, gathering data, and advising the Board and the Mayor.
(2) Gather and evaluate data, and report to the Board and Mayor, regarding the effectiveness of City laws and regulations relating to the Police Code Section 1604 Equity Program in fostering equitable access to participation in the Cannabis industry and providing assistance to communities unfairly burdened by the War on Drugs.
(3) Gather and evaluate data, and report to the Board and Mayor, on the overall health and stability of the Cannabis industry in San Francisco and make recommendations on possible ways the City can help the industry grow and prosper.
(4) Recommend to the Board modifications to City laws and regulations relating to Cannabis, including recommendations to maximize the creation of living wage jobs and economic opportunities for communities hit hardest by the War on Drugs. Where appropriate, the Committee’s recommendations shall include draft legislation or regulations.
(b) As an advisory committee, the Committee shall not have authority to hire, fire, or evaluate personnel in the Office of Cannabis, and shall not have authority over decisions by the Office of Cannabis to issue, deny or modify permits.
