Chapter 19.05
CANNABIS TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION

Sections:

19.05.010    Cannabis transport and distribution.

19.05.010 Cannabis transport and distribution.

Cannabis transportation and distribution facilities shall comply with all of the following requirements:

A. Cannabis transportation and distribution facilities shall be located only in zoning districts that specifically provide for this use and where a minor use permit allowing this use to be carried out on the property has been issued.

B. Cannabis and cannabis products shall only be transported between permitted and licensed commercial cannabis operations.

C. Prior to transporting cannabis or cannabis products, the transporter shall complete an electronic shipping manifest. The shipping manifest shall include unique identifier information from the cultivation source as required by city.

D. A physical copy of the shipping manifest shall be maintained during transportation and shall be made available upon request to law enforcement or any agents of the state or city charged with enforcement of this chapter.

E. All cannabis uses that require transport licenses under SB94 but that are not transport and distribution only businesses shall receive a license for transport from the state of California.

F. Distribution facilities shall maintain appropriate records of transactions and shipping manifests. An organized and clean method of storing and transporting cannabis and cannabis products shall be provided to maintain a clear chain of custody.

G. Security measures sufficient to restrict access to only those allowed on the site or in transportation vehicles and to deter trespass and theft of cannabis or cannabis products shall be provided and maintained. Security measures at distribution facilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Prevention of individuals from loitering on the premises of the distribution facility if they are not engaging in activity expressly related to the operations of the distribution facility at the time;

2. All cannabis and cannabis products shall be stored in a secured and locked safe room, safe, or vault, and in such a manner as to prevent diversion, theft, and loss;

3. Appropriate security cameras shall be established on site and approved by the city; and

4. Measures that provide for on-site security personnel meeting the requirements and standards contained within SMC 19.02.070 along with approval from the chief of police.

H. The owner shall be responsible for ensuring that all commercial cannabis activities at the site operate in accordance with all required permits and licenses required by the city and state. Failure to take appropriate action to evict or otherwise remove permittees and persons conducting commercial medical cannabis activities at the site who do not maintain permits or licenses in good standing with the city, county or state shall be grounds for the modification or revocation of the required cannabis development/operating agreement in accordance with this chapter.

I. The transportation and distribution facilities and activities shall be maintained in accordance with the operating plans approved by the city. (Ord. 1047 § 2, 2018; Ord. 1043, 2017)