The head of the cannabis department told a Board of Supervisors committee that she wants to use state grant money to fund department expenses, including legal advice and staffing.
The Board of Supervisors General Government standing committee heard hours of comment from growers about recommendations from the cannabis ad hoc committee in a more expansive and casual setting than is typical for full Board meetings.
The Board of Supervisors cannabis ad hoc committee made a dozen recommendations, mostly to streamline procedures, as farmers go out of business in the midst of complex, ever-changing regulations that are costly to comply with.
During a discussion of a retroactive grant amendment, the Board agreed to form a standing committee to address cannabis issues. This is a departure from the more limited ad hoc approach the Board has taken in the past.