2 of 2 Cannabis Seminar PPT 102518

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH,
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Swati Bhatt
Environmental Health Services Manager
Specialized Surveillance and Enforcement Branch
Department of Public Health
Thao Komura
Chief Environmental Health Specialist
Department of Public Health
I. Background
II. Health and Safety Concerns
III. Application Process
III. Plan Review & Approval Process
IV. Contact Information
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BACKGROUND
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STATE’S REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Year Regulation Description
2015 Medical Cannabis Regulation Licensing and regulatory framework for medical
and Safety Act (MCRSA) cannabis activities
2016 Proposition 64, the Adult Use State licensing system for nonmedical commercial
of Marijuana Act (AUMA) cannabis activities
2017 Medicinal and Adult-Use Consolidated MCRSA and AUMA to create one
Cannabis Regulation and licensing structure within a single regulatory
Safety Act (MAUCRSA) framework governing both commercial medicinal and
adult-use cannabis activities, with some limited
exceptions
2017 Emergency Regulations for California Dept. of Food and Agriculture - Cultivation
both medicinal and adult-use California Dept. of Public Health - Manufacturing
commercial cannabis Bureau of Cannabis Control – Distribution, Retail,
businesses. Testing, Microbusiness
July 13, Proposed Permanent Similar to the emergency regulations, but contain
2018 Regulations for both medicinal some changes and clarifications to all three regulatory
and adult-use commercial agencies (CDFA, CDPH, BCC)
cannabis businesses
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STATE CANNABIS LAWS
Dual Licensure: Approval from both State and local agencies.
Local Power: Cities and counties can choose to ban

commercial cannabis businesses, or to allow, regulate and tax
them.
Currently, commercial cannabis businesses are banned in

unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
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COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES
Cannabis Facility
General Activities
Type
Cultivation Grow, trim, dry, cure, grade, package and label of cannabis including live plants
and seeds
Manufacturing Extraction, infusion, packaging and labeling of cannabis and cannabis products
Storage services, package, re-package, label, re-label cannabis including pre-

Distribution rolls; transport between permitted cannabis businesses; arrange for laboratory
testing; conduct quality assurance
Sell cannabis including live plants and seeds, and cannabis products to
Retail
customers; deliver products to customers
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS…
• General sanitation/vermin proofed
• Potable water supply protection/approved water source
• Products safety
➢approved source, storage, quality testing,
packaging, labeling, THC concentration, etc.
• Employee health, hygiene and knowledge
• Cannabis product recalls

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CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH FACILITY TYPE
Cannabis Facility
Concerns
Type
General sanitation, odor management, waste management, cross connection

Cultivation
prevention of potable water supply
Products and ingredients are from an approved source, extraction methods are
Manufacturing
approved by the Local Fire Department
Storage requirements, batch sampling conducted by a California Certified

Distribution
Laboratory, Certificate of Analysis (COA), product labeling requirements
Only pre-packaged are available for sale, product labeling requirements,

Retail products are from an approved source, resale of
contaminated/adulterated/returned items
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APPLICATION PROCESS
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APPLICATION PROCESS:
INCORPORATED CITIES
3. City Refers to DPH-EH
1. City Approval Obtained and Other Local Agencies
2. City Performs
Background Check 4. DPH-EH Plan Review /
Clearance Site Evaluation
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PLAN REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS
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PLAN REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS
•Physical structure: floors, walls, ceilings
•Water source/water heater
•Plumbing - backflow prevention devices
•Preparation, processing, storage, ware washing, janitorial, trash areas
•Operational plans:
Odor Management
Waste Management
Track and Trace System Access/Availability
Recall Protocol
SOPs
Training Program
•Equipment/lighting/ventilation
•Toilet facilities
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•Employee change room/lockers 4
APPLICABLE SINKS WHEN REQUIRED
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UNAPPROVED
METHOD/EDIBLES/LABELING
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Cannabis Compliance and Enforcement Program

Phone: 626-430-5635
Email: ccep@ph.lacounty.gov
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Implement City’s New Cannabis Policy
CANNABIS BUSINESS SEMINAR

OCTOBER 25, 2018
Cannabis Business Licensing

in the City of Los Angeles
Jason Killeen
Assistant Executive Director
ORDER OF PROCESSING
 Priority Processing Phase 1

 Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
 Priority Processing Phase 2
 Non-Retail Supply Chain
 General Processing
 Retail
 1 General Applicant per 2 Social Equity Applicants (Tier 1
& Tier 2 Only)
 Non-Retail
 1 General Applicant per 1 Social Equity Applicant
PHASE 1
PRIORITY PROCESSING
 Mandated by Local Measure M

 Limited to EMMD Applicants
 EMMD
 Defined in Section 104.01(a) 12.
 Activity/ License Type Restrictions
 Retailer
 Distributor
 Cultivator
 Manufacturer
PHASE 1 SUMMARY
• 520 applications associated with 244 locations received
• 169 locations have been granted temporary approval
The next table summarizes the Phase 1 commercial cannabis activities

locally authorized across the 169 locations.
To date, temporary approval has been granted for over 1,000 activities
across the 169 locations.
PHASE 1 SUMMARY
Local Local
Authorizations Authorizations
for for
Medical Adult-Use
Cannabis Cannabis
Activities Activities
Medical - Adult-Use -
137 138
Retail Retail
Microbusine 34 Microbusine 34
ss ss
116 116
Cultivation Cultivation
123 123
Distribution Distribution
LICENSING PROCESS
Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Priority Tempor Annual Pre- Licensing Annual

Processi ary License Licensin Determina License
ng Approva Applicati g tion
l on Inspecti
on
PHASE 2
PRIORITY PROCESSING
 Opened August 1, 2018 – Closed September 13,

2018
 Eligibility Restrictions
• Activity Prior to January 1, • Compliant with Location • Indemnification of City Liability

2016 Restrictions • Testing
• Supplier to EMMD • Free of Fire/Life Safety • Cease Operations if Denied
• No outstanding Tax Violations • Revocation or Suspension due to
obligations • Passes a Pre-Licensing Noncompliance
• Qualifies under Social Inspection
Equity Program
PHASE 2
PRIORITY PROCESSING
 Eligibility Criteria
 Section 104.08 Cannabis Procedures
1. Applicant engaged prior to January 1, 2016, in the same

Non-Retailer Commercial Cannabis Activity that it now
seeks a license for
2. Applicant provides evidence and attests under penalty of
perjury that it was a supplier to an EMMD prior to January
1, 2017
3. Business Premises meets all of the land use and sensitive
use requirements of Article 5 of Chapter X LAMC
4. Applicant passes a pre-licensing inspection
5. Business Premises free of fire or life safety violations
6. Applicant paid all outstanding City business tax obligations
7. Applicant indemnifies the City from any potential liability
PHASE 2
PRIORITY PROCESSING
 Eligibility Criteria
 Section 104.08 Cannabis Procedures
8. Applicant provides a written attestation that it will enter

into an agreement with a testing laboratory for testing of
all Cannabis and Cannabis Products and attests to testing
all of its Cannabis and Cannabis Products in accordance
with state standards.
9. Applicant is not engaged in Retailer Commercial
Cannabis Activity at the Business Premises.
10. Applicant attests that it will cease all operations if denied
a State License or City License.
11. Applicant qualifies under Social Equity Program.
12. Applicant attests that it will comply with all operating
requirements imposed by DCR and that DCR may
immediately suspend or revoke the Temporary Approval if
PHASE 2 CANNABIS
BUSINESS APPLICATION
 Owner, Person in Charge, and Agent of Service fields
 An Agent of Service completing an application on behalf of an owner must identify themselves
 A Person in Charge is a day-to-day on-duty manager that can answer questions and is available to
inspection staff
 Must apply for Social Equity Priority Processing

 One Application for all Commercial Cannabis Activities associated with the Business Premise
 Incompatible license types should not be selectable
 If you select the wrong option, then unselect the wrong option before trying to select the correct option
 You can deselect all options under a category by clicking the “No” option
 Additional application documents allows the applicant to customize their initial submittal
 Select the documents that you have available; staff will request the remaining documents prior to deeming
your application complete
 Eligibility Evidence allows the applicant to customize their initial submittal

 Select the documents that you have available; staff will request the remaining documents prior to deeming
your application complete
 Notification Fire Department, City Council, Neighborhood Council, etc.

 Application review fees and Fire Department inspection fees are captured on the same invoice.
PHASE 2 SUMMARY
 Approximately 600 applications received

 DCR is actively processing the 311 paid applications.
 Unpaid applications are inactive until paid.
 Temporary approval has not been granted to any Phase 2
applicant.
TESTING LABORATORIES
 DCR may issue Temporary Approval to Testing

Laboratory License Applicants prior to a pre-
licensing inspection with or without accreditation.
 Attestation Form
 State License Required before issuance of
Temporary Approval
 As of October 5, 11 locations have been granted

temporary approval.
LICENSING PROCESS
Non-Retail Suppliers
GENERAL PROCESSING
 TBD
 Sec. 104.20 Priority Processing given to Social
Equity Program participants
 Subject to Undue Concentration Restrictions per
Community Plan
LICENSING PROCESS
General Public
ANNUAL
LICENSE APPLICATION
 Ownership Information
 Business Premises Information
 Financial Information
 Commercial Cannabis Activity Plans & Detailed
Descriptions
 Security Plan
 Workforce Information
 Attestations
PRE-LICENSING INSPECTION
 Premises Diagram
 Building and Fire Code
 Fire Safety Plan (if applicable)
 Security Plan
 Live Scan & Background Check
LICENSING DETERMINATION
Retail & Non-Retail Activity in Business Premises 30,000

Sq. Ft or Larger
 Cannabis Regulation Commission
 Department of Cannabis Regulation Community Meeting
 Notice of Public Hearing
 Public Hearing
Non-Retail Activity in Business Premises Less than 30,000

Sq. Ft.
 Department of Cannabis Regulation
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
 No transfer of ownership or business premises address

without DCR Approval
 State License and Local Authorization must be
prominently displayed
 Comply with all operational requirements in Rules and
Regulations
 Applicants and Licensees subject to inspection,
investigation or audit without notice.
 Violations subject to Administrative Action
 Penalties and Fines
 Suspension and Revocation
REGULATING COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
The Department of Cannabis

Regulation, Cannabis Regulation
Commission and the City of Los
Angeles are in the process of
implementing a local cannabis
regulatory program that is both
responsible and equitable --- please
join us in this effort to make the City of
Los Angeles a safer and healthier
community.
Office of Finance
Customer Support Division
Cannabis Business
Registration
October 2018
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Office of Finance Role
Is responsible for the enforcement of the City’s
Cannabis Business Tax Ordinance.
Collects Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR)

license and permit fees and collects the City’s
business taxes.
Coordinates with DCR in the cannabis licensing

process.
NOTE: Finance will only process cannabis business

tax applications and/payments after DCR approves
our license.
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DCR Phase II Licensing
Phase II applicants submit their application online at
cannabis.lacity.org. Upon completion, a pre-licensing fee
invoice will be generated and available for printing.
Bring this invoice to Office of Finance for payment
together with the completed Business Tax Application
form.
NOTE: Your business will not be issued a Business Tax
Registration Certificate (BTRC) at this time. You will be
registered for licensing fee payment purposes only.
Upon confirmation of your pre-licensing payment, DCR

will proceed with your application process.
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Business Tax
Application
Where to get the City of Los
Angeles Business Tax
Application?
* Office of Finance Website –
- finance.lacity.org
* Office of Finance Branches
- City Hall – Room 101
- West Los Angeles
- Van Nuys
* Dept of Cannabis
Regulation Website:
- cannabis.lacity.org
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Cannabis Licensing Fee Payment
Information
Check, money order, credit/debit card and cash
payments UNDER $1,000 are accepted at all Office
of Finance branch locations.
Appointment is required for cash payments OVER

$1,000. Email your request to Office of
Finance - Cannabis Cash Management Unit to
setup an appointment:
finance.licenseappt@lacity.org. You can also call
(213) 978-1540 to request for an appointment.
Payment is only accepted at City Hall. Check-in at
Room 101 upon arrival.
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Office of Finance Branch Locations
and Hours
CITY HALL CANNABIS UNIT - CITY
200 N Spring St, Room 101 HALL
200 N Spring St, Rm 101 / Rm
Los Angeles, CA 90012 202
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Hours: Mon-Fri from 8 AM to
5 PM Hours: Mon-Fri from 8 AM to
5 PM
VAN NUYS CIVIC CENTER WEST LOS ANGELES

6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, Room
110 102
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hours: Mon-Fri from 8 AM to
Hours: Mon-Fri from 8 AM to 5 PM
5 PM
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Cannabis Business Tax Rates
Classification Activities Taxed Tax Rate
All sales related to medical use
L701 – Medical Cannabis $50 per $1,000 in Gross
cannabis by Retail or
Sales Microbusiness operations. Receipts
All sales related to adult or
L702 – Adult-Use Cannabis recreational cannabis use by $100 per $1,000 in Gross
Sales Retail or Microbusiness Receipts
operations.
L703 – Cannabis Transportation or delivery of $10 per $1,000 in Gross
Transportation cannabis products. Receipts
Activities related to the testing $10 per $1,000 in Gross
L704 – Cannabis Testing of cannabis products. Receipts
L706 – Cannabis Wholesale sales related to the $20 per $1,000 in Gross
Cultivation cultivation of cannabis. Receipts
Sales related to all other
L708 – Cannabis $20 per $1,000 in Gross
cannabis activities such as
Miscellaneous manufacturing and packaging. Receipts
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Cannabis Business Tax Filing
On January 1, 2018, business taxation of cannabis activities
changed from the sole taxation of medical marijuana sales to
include all facets of cannabis business operations.
Tax reporting of cannabis gross receipts, and respective
payments, are due quarterly as of July 1, 2018 and will move to
monthly reporting and payment on July 1, 2019.
Activities related to the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2018 are both due
on July 1st 2018.
Business tax is delinquent if filed after the last day of the month it
is due. (For example: Due 7/1/18, delinquent 8/1/18)
Quarterly renewal forms are mailed prior to the due date.
Taxpayers may renew and pay on-line, by mail or in person.
Cash payments over $1,000 require an appointment.
40 or more Money Order payments require an
appointment.
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Resources / Contacts
Office of Finance Website:
finance.lacity.org
Cannabis Cash Management Team

• General Line –  213- 978-1540
 finance.licenseappt@lacity.org – For License Fee
Payment
 finance.csd.appt@lacity.org – For Business Tax
Payment
Office of Finance Customer Support

• General Line –  844-663-4411
 finance.customerservice@lacity.org
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Overview of Operating
Requirements for
Cannabis Businesses
Alexander Freedman
Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office
Cannabis Advice, Law & Litigation Section
Overview of Operating Requirements
Extensive • Licensed cannabis businesses are subject to regulations

covering virtually every aspect of their operations, including:
physical appearance and layout of the business, business
Regulation practices, security procedures, and employment practices
Violation of • Licensee that violates regulations may be subject to fines,

license suspension or revocation, more restrictive license
Regulations conditions, and all other penalties permitted by law
Immediate
and • Licensee must comply with all regulations at all times while
engaged in commercial cannabis activity
continuous • No grace period or phase in of compliance requirement
compliance
Overview of Operating Requirements
• Each state licensing agency (BCC, CDPH, CDFA) has

State’s Operating hundreds of operating requirements
Requirements • All licensees in Los Angeles must adhere to all applicable
state regulations
City-Specific • In addition to state regulations, the City has imposed

Operating several dozen city-specific regulations that apply to
licensees
Requirements
City’s Operating • General operating requirements applicable to all license

Requirements in types
• Operating requirements specific to each license type
Regulation No. 10.
City-Specific Operating Requirements
General Business Activities (examples)
• Trash pick-up, compacting, loading, and

unloading and receiving activities limited to 7
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. on Saturday
• No deliveries or trash pick-up on Sunday
• No special events, parties or on-site
entertainment of any type.
Customer and Employee Behavior (examples)
• Business must monitor customer and employee conduct on

Business Premises and parking areas under its control to
ensure behavior does not adversely affect or detract from
the quality of life for neighbors
• Loitering is prohibited on or around the Business Premises
• Business must keep area around Business Premises,
including sidewalks and alley in an attractive manner and
free from trash, litter, debris, etc.
Customer and Employee Behavior (examples)
• Business must monitor customer and employee conduct on

Business Premises and parking areas under its control to
ensure behavior does not adversely affect or detract from
the quality of life for neighbors
• Loitering is prohibited on or around the Business Premises
• Business must keep area around Business Premises,
including sidewalks and alley in an attractive manner and
free from trash, litter, debris, etc.
Security and Community Engagement (examples)
• Exterior portions of Business Premises must

adequately illuminated in the evening
• Business must report to DCR any criminal activity
on Business Premises within 24 hours of discovery
• Business must post contact information of an
assigned Neighborhood Liaison to receive and
address complaints
Physical Appearance of Business Premises

(examples)
• Security bars, grates, grills, etc., are prohibited
• Graffiti must be removed within 24 hours of its
occurrence
• Outdoor lighting must shielded and directed onto
the site
• Rooftop equipment must be screened from public
view
Additional Operating Requirements
Compliance
• Licensee must also comply with non-cannabis-
with non- specific, generally applicable laws, like State
and City labor laws, LA Fire and Building
Cannabis Codes, LA County Health Code
Specific • Violation of these laws may be grounds for

administrative penalty
Laws
Responsibili • Licensee is deemed fully
responsible for all acts, omissions,
ty for or failures of an agent, officer, or
violations by other person acting for or
employed by a licensee, within
agents or the scope of his or her
employees employment or office.
Application Requirements
• The City will require an applicant for an
annual license to submit over a dozen
Operational operational plans that describe how the
applicant will operate its license in
Plans compliance with state and City regulations
• Examples: Retail plan, delivery plan, cannabis
waste management plan, security plan.
• Prior to the start of annual

licensing, DCR will provide
additional instructions about plan
Application requirements
Preparation • To prepare, closely study the
regulations and modify your
business plans accordingly
Enforcement of Operating Requirements
• Business premises are subject to inspection by DCR

during regular business hours or non-regular hours
DCR when violations appear or are alleged to be
occurring
Inspections • DCR may also investigate complaints from
employees, community members, other businesses,
law enforcement or any other source
• Building and Safety, Police Department, Fire
Department, the Office of Finance and Los
Other Agencies Angeles County Department of Health
Services and other government agencies with
jurisdiction.
• Licensee may not deny access to inspectors or
Full provide false or misleading information.
Cooperation • No advance notice is required and failure to
cooperate could be grounds for revocation
Required
Possible Consequences of Violations of
Regulations
DCR may suspend or revoke license or deny
license renewal
DCR may impose more restrictive license

conditions
DCR may order an administrative hold on

cannabis goods
DCR may impose monetary fines
Enforcement action by other government

agencies or law enforcement
Stay Informed
City Council may • Monitor Council File Management System to track
amend or make changes
• Call or email DCR for updates about new regulations
new regulations
DCR may
• Regularly check DCR’s website and sign up for list
promulgate serve for notice of new regulations
regulations
Other applicable • Consult appropriate sources for notice of and

information about changes to non-cannabis specific
laws may change laws
LAFD ENFORCEMENT
LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY BUREAU
• INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SECTION

• FIRE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/SECTION
• CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
I502 Basics
LAFD RESOURCES
• WWW.LAFD.ORG
• LAFDCANNABIS@LACITY.ORG
• ARC.GIS MAPPING SYSTEM
• FIRE PREVENTION APPLICATION (FPA)
– OTHER RESOURCES
● City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation
● California Cannabis Portal
● California Bureau of Cannabis Control
● Calcannabis Cultivation Licensing
● Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch
● California Secretary of State Cannabizfile
I502 Basics
LAFD RESOURCES
California Fire Code 2018 Supplemental

• 1. SECTION 104
– GENERAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• 2. Section 105.8
– Authority to issue, suspend or revoke special permits.
• 3. Section 106.6
– Authority to inspect.
• 4. SECTION 109
– VIOLATIONS
• 5. SECTION 110
– UNSAFE BUILDINGS
• 6. SECTION 112
– SERVICE UTILITIES
• 7. SECTION 325
– GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR CORRECTION OF HAZARDS
I502 Basics
WEBSITE
WEBSITE CONTINUED
5307.2 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in Section
105.6.
• SPECIFIC
• OPERATIONAL
• GENERAL APPROVAL
• CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS
3801.5 Permits.
• Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6
and 105.7.
• IFC 105.6.49 Marijuana extraction systems. An
operational permit is required to use a
marijuana/cannabis extraction system regulated
under WAC 314-55-104.
• IFC 105.7.19 Marijuana extraction systems. A
construction permit is required to install a
marijuana/cannabis extraction system regulated
under WAC ((244-55-104 [WAC 314-55-104])) 314-
55-104.
License Types
INSPECTORS WILL VERIFY
• Marijuana Producer
• Marijuana Processor
• Marijuana Retailer
Marijuana Producer
Produces marijuana for sale at wholesale to marijuana
processors and allows for production, possession,
delivery, distribution.
– Tier 1: up to 2,000 square feet of plant canopy
– Tier 2: 2,001 to 10,000 square feet of plant
canopy
– Tier 3: 10,001 to 30,000 square feet of plant
canopy
I502 Basics
PRE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
• COMPREHENSIVE
• FIRE CODE SPECIFIC PROCESS
• 11 PAGE DOCUMENT
I502 Basics
3803.4.3 Signage
• Entrance to each area using or storing carbon
dioxide, signage shall be posted
• Indicating the hazard.
• Signs shall be durable and permanent
• Minimum 7 inches wide by 10 inches tall.
• Signs shall bear the warning "DANGER!
POTENTIAL OXYGEN DEFICIENT
ATMOSPHERE."
• NFPA 704 signage shall be provided at the
building main entry and wherever carbon
dioxide is used and stored.
IFC Chapter 38 – Section 3803.4 Processing or Extraction of Marijuana – Carbon Dioxide Systems
Exiting
• Aisles: 28-inches minimum (IFC 1018.5)
• Travel Distance (F1): 200 Feet (250 Sprinklered)
IFC 1017.2
• Common Path (F1): 75 Feet (100 Sprinklered) IFC
1006.3.2
• Corridors: Required at more than 30 occupants.
36 inches wide with 1-hour fire partitions
• Illumination: Required under normal power in
occupied rooms and corridors. Required under
emergency power for aisles, corridors, and exit
access stairs/ramps.
Code Considerations
3801.1 Scope
Facilities used for marijuana processing or extraction that
utilize chemicals or equipment as regulated by the
International Fire Code shall comply with this chapter and the
International Building Code.
• APPLIANCES
• SIGNAGE/NFPA PLACARDING
• REPORTABLE QUANTITIES OF HAZMAT
• Multiple Safety Data Sheet

IFC Chapter 38 – Section 3801 Administration
3801.2.1
For the purposes of this chapter, marijuana processing
and extraction shall be limited to those processes and
extraction methods that utilize chemicals defined as
hazardous by the International Fire Code and are
regulated as such. Such processes and extraction
methods shall meet the requirements of this
chapter 38
IFC Chapter 38 – Section 3801 Administration

3801.4 EXISTING BUILDINGS
Existing buildings or facilities used for the processing of
marijuana shall comply with this chapter.
*Chapter 38 is retroactive
TABLE 5003.1.1(1)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POSING A
PHYSICAL HAZARD a, j, m
MATERI CLAS GROUP STORAGEb USE-CLOSED SYSTEMSb USE-OPEN
AL S WHEN SYSTEMSb
MAQ IS Solid Liquid Gas (cubic Solid Liquid Gas (cubic Solid Liquid
EXCEED pounds gallons feet at pounds Gallons feet at pounds gallons
ED (cubic feet) (pounds NTP) (cubic (pounds) NTP) (cubic (pounds)
) feet) feet)
Combustib II H-2 or H-3 120d,e NA NA 120d NA NA 30d
le liquid IIIA H-2 or H-3 NA 330d,e 330d 80d
IIIB NA 13,200e,f 13,200f 3,300f
Flammabl Gaseo H-2 NA 1,000d,e NA 1,000d,e NA
e gas us NA (150)d,e NA NA (150)d,e NA NA
Liquefi
ed
Flammabl IA H-2 30d,e 30d 10d
e liquidc or NA NA NA NA NA
IB and H-3 120d,e 120d 30d
IC
Flammabl H-2
e liquid, NA or NA 120d,e,h NA NA 120d,h NA NA 30d,h
combinati H-3
on (IA, IB,
IC)
a. For use of control areas, see Section 5003.8.3.
b. The aggregate quantity in use and storage shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage.
d. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent in buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Where Note e also applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied accumulatively.
e. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent where stored in approved storage cabinets, day boxes, gas cabinets, gas rooms, exhausted
enclosures or in listed safety cans in accordance with Section 5003.9.10. Where Note d also applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied
accumulatively.
f. Quantities shall not be limited in a building equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
h. Containing not more than the maximum allowable quantity per control area of Class IA, Class IB or Class IC flammable liquids.
j. Quantities in parenthesis indicate quantity units in parenthesis at the head of each column.
m. For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10 in accordance with Section 5003.1.2.
3803.3.8 Continuous gas detection
system.
• For extraction processes utilizing gaseous
hydrocarbon-based solvents, a continuous
gas detection system shall be provided.
• The gas detection threshold shall not exceed

25% of the LEL/LFL limit of the materials.
IFC Chapter 38 – Section 3803.3 Processing or Extraction of Marijuana – Construction Requirements

3803.4.1 Scope.
Carbon dioxide systems with more than 100
pounds of carbon dioxide shall comply with
Sections 3803.4 through 3803.4.3. This section
is applicable to carbon dioxide systems utilizing
compressed gas systems, liquefied-gas systems,
dry ice, or on-site carbon dioxide generation.
IFC Chapter 38 – Section 3803.4 Processing or Extraction of Marijuana – Carbon Dioxide Systems
3803.5.1 Scope.
The use of flammable and combustible liquids
for liquid extraction processes where the liquid
is boiled, distilled, or evaporated shall comply
with this section and NFPA 30.
IFC Chapter 38 – Section 3803.5 Processing or Extraction of Marijuana – Flammable/Combustible Liquids

5307.3 Equipment.
The storage, use, and handling of liquid carbon
dioxide shall be in accordance with Chapter 53
and the applicable requirements of NFPA 55,
Chapter 13. Insulated liquid carbon dioxide
systems shall have pressure relief devices
vented in accordance with NFPA 55.
IFC Section 5307 – Carbon Dioxide Systems

106.6.3
106.6.3 Reasonable cause.
• Building or premises is so hazardous, unsafe or

dangerous
• Immediate inspection to safeguard the public health or

safety, the
• Chief shall have the right to immediately enter and

inspect such property, and may use any reasonable
means required to effect such entry

SECTION 109 VIOLATIONS
• 109.1 Unlawful acts.
• 109.2 Owner/occupant responsibility.
• 109.3 Notice of violation.
• 109.3.1 Service.

SECTION 109 VIOLATIONS
109.3.3 Prosecution of violations.
CITY ATTORNEY = legal counsel of the jurisdiction to

institute
• WARRANTS
• HEARINGS
• PROSECUTION
• FINES/PENALTIES
• ABATEMENT MEASURES
• RESTRAIN ORDERS

SECTION 112 SERVICE UTILITIES
SECTION 112
SERVICE UTILITIES
112.1 Authority to disconnect service utilities.
• The fire code official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection
of utility service to the
– Building,
– Structure or
– system
• In order to safely execute emergency operations or to eliminate
an immediate hazard.
• The fire code official shall notify the
serving utility and, where possible, the owner or the owner’s
authorized agent and the occupant of the building, structure
or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking
such action. If not notified prior to disconnection, then the
owner, the owner’s authorized agent or occupant of the building,
structure or service system shall be notified in writing as
soon as practical thereafter.
BUILDING PERMIT
ASSISTANCE
October 25th,
2018
LADBS SERVICES
Concierge
This program is designed to enhance

customer service at LADBS
Development Services Centers by
assisting those who need help with
navigating through the permitting
process.
Preliminary Review
Development Services Case

Management will coordinate a one-time
meeting with city staff to answer
specific questions related to the
proposed project. Case Managers will
provide site specific zoning parameters
to help define the building envelope at
the initial design stage.
Types of Plan Check
Processes
Express (Online) Permits
For qualified permits, express permits

can be issued where work does not
require any type of plan review or
approval and are available online.
Counter Plan Check
For qualified permits, a counter plan

check service offers the applicant the
convenience of an over-the-counter
plan check review on the same day a
project is submitted.
Counter Plan Check
Commercial Examples
Examples include:
• Tenant improvement with no change
in use
• Storefront alteration
• Suspended ceiling
• Disabled access improvement
Regular Plan Check
For larger and more complex projects,

projects are submitted and reviewed
within weeks from initial submittal.
Permit Work Description &
Uses
DRC Licenses: LAMC Use List &
Allowed Zone:
RETAIL RETAIL
CULTIVATION INDOOR NURSERY
HYDROPONIC
AGRICULTURAL
ENTERPRISE
DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION
CENTER
WAREHOUSE
Questions?
Establishing Service
The requested service date must be at least one (1) business day, but no more
than 30 calendar days from date of request (Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
excluded)
• Online: www.ladwp.com (requires 2 business days)
• Telephone: 1-800-499-8840 LADWP Commercial Resource Center (Monday
thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• Service Centers: 14 service centers within the City of Los Angeles.
(Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
NOTE: Forms of payment accepted are cash, check, money order, cashier’s check, debit card (if the
card has a Visa or MasterCard logo), and credit card (Visa and MasterCard only)
Start Service Checklist
•Name/Identification of responsible party (Sole Proprietor)

•If Corporation – California Corp ID # and Federal Tax ID #
•If LLC – California L-File # and Federal Tax ID #
•Contact Name and Phone number
•Complete Service & Mailing Address – including Suite/Floor
etc…
•Type of Business
•Meter access information (lock gates/access codes/pets)
•Load schedule
 All service requests are subject to review for deposit.
104
ELECTRIC
SERVICE PLANNING
FOR NEW AND EXISTING COMMERCIAL
SPACES
CUSTOMER CHECKLISTS
1. If necessary, schedule temporary

electric service.
2. Work with your licensed
electrician to submit your plans
to your region’s LADWP Service
Planning Engineer.
3. Confirm all requirements at your
pre-construction meeting.
4. Obtain required permits from Los
Angeles Department of Building
and Safety (LADBS).
5. Install your service infrastructure.
6. LADBS and LADWP will inspect
your installation.
7. Pay for any service installation
costs incurred.
8. Set up your LADWP billing
account.
9. LADWP performs all necessary
work, installs meter, and regular
service begins.
FIND THE RIGHT PERSON
LADWP EQUIPMENT ACCESS/MONTHLY BILLING
• LADWP requires access to inspect and read

electric and water services monthly
• Non-residential accounts are billed monthly
108
ENFORCEMENT
• Services will be disconnected and/or removed if

illegal connections/tampering or system damage
is found. Notification is not required. (Rule 11b. Subsection
4 – Conditions Unsafe or Damaging to the Department or its Customers.. Rules
Governing Water and Electric Service)
109
BENEFITS AVAILABLE IN LOS ANGELES
LADWP Commercial Rebates and Incentives: www.ladwp.com/nrrp
Customer Performance Program www.ladwp.com/custom
Commercial Lighting Incentive Program www.ladwp.com/clip
Water Technical Assistant Program www.ladwp.com/tap
Utility Infrastructure Loan Program www.ladwp.com/uil
Business Promotion Bill Credit www.ladwp.com/bpbc
Outdoor Area Lighting
www.ladwp.com/oal
110
Thank You
www.ladwp.com
1-800-499-8840

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH,

Local Power: Cities and counties can choose to ban

Currently, commercial cannabis businesses are banned in

Storage services, package, re-package, label, re-label cannabis including pre-

• Potable water supply protection/approved water source

• Employee health, hygiene and knowledge

• Cannabis product recalls

General sanitation, odor management, waste management, cross connection

Storage requirements, batch sampling conducted by a California Certified

Only pre-packaged are available for sale, product labeling requirements,

Cannabis Compliance and Enforcement Program

CANNABIS BUSINESS SEMINAR

Cannabis Business Licensing

 Priority Processing Phase 1

 Mandated by Local Measure M

• 169 locations have been granted temporary approval

The next table summarizes the Phase 1 commercial cannabis activities

Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Priority Tempor Annual Pre- Licensing Annual

 Opened August 1, 2018 – Closed September 13,

• Activity Prior to January 1, • Compliant with Location • Indemnification of City Liability

1. Applicant engaged prior to January 1, 2016, in the same

8. Applicant provides a written attestation that it will enter

 Must apply for Social Equity Priority Processing

 Eligibility Evidence allows the applicant to customize their initial submittal

 Notification Fire Department, City Council, Neighborhood Council, etc.

 Approximately 600 applications received

 DCR may issue Temporary Approval to Testing

 As of October 5, 11 locations have been granted

Retail & Non-Retail Activity in Business Premises 30,000

Non-Retail Activity in Business Premises Less than 30,000

 No transfer of ownership or business premises address

The Department of Cannabis

Collects Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR)

Coordinates with DCR in the cannabis licensing

NOTE: Finance will only process cannabis business

Upon confirmation of your pre-licensing payment, DCR

Appointment is required for cash payments OVER

VAN NUYS CIVIC CENTER WEST LOS ANGELES

Cannabis Cash Management Team

Office of Finance Customer Support

Extensive • Licensed cannabis businesses are subject to regulations

Violation of • Licensee that violates regulations may be subject to fines,

• Each state licensing agency (BCC, CDPH, CDFA) has

City-Specific • In addition to state regulations, the City has imposed

City’s Operating • General operating requirements applicable to all license

General Business Activities (examples)

• Trash pick-up, compacting, loading, and

Customer and Employee Behavior (examples)

• Business must monitor customer and employee conduct on

Customer and Employee Behavior (examples)

• Business must monitor customer and employee conduct on

Security and Community Engagement (examples)

• Exterior portions of Business Premises must

Physical Appearance of Business Premises

Specific • Violation of these laws may be grounds for

• Prior to the start of annual

• Business premises are subject to inspection by DCR

DCR may impose more restrictive license

DCR may order an administrative hold on

DCR may impose monetary fines

Enforcement action by other government

Other applicable • Consult appropriate sources for notice of and

• INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SECTION