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This memorandum provides a status report on the potential expansion of the San José Police Department's Division of Cannabis Regulation to include the regulation of licensed tobacco retailers, specifically vape and smoke shops. It outlines the current regulatory framework, recent concerns regarding illegal product sales, and the need for additional resources to implement any new regulatory measures. The memorandum also discusses ongoing enforcement efforts and the possibility of establishing a new permit process for vape and smoke shops.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee.
It discusses the possibility of expanding the Division of Cannabis Regulation's responsibilities to include regulating licensed tobacco retailers.
Concerns have been raised about illegal products being sold at vape and smoke shops.
The Division of Cannabis Regulation is currently funded through fees associated with cannabis businesses and cannot expand its scope without additional resources.
The memorandum mentions the need for a new regulatory permit process for vape and smoke shops.
Staff will continue to provide updates to the City Council regarding the cannabis regulatory program.
Limitations
The document does not specify the exact nature of the illegal products being sold.
There are unresolved placeholders regarding specific dates and details of the City Council's direction.
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PSFSS COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: PUBLIC SAFETY, FINANCE AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT COMMITTEE 04/18/2024 (d)3. FROM: Paul Joseph Christopher Burton SUBJECT: CANNABIS REGULATION OF TOBACCO RETAILERS STATUS REPORT DATE: April 4, 2024 Approved Date 4/9/2024 RECOMMENDATION Accept the status report on the possibility of expanding the San José Police Department Division of Cannabis Regulation’s responsibilities to include regulating licensed tobacco retailers. BACKGROUND Based on the Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee’s direction on October 19, 2023, 1 staff is providing an update on the following topic: • The possibility of expanding the scope of the Division of Cannabis Regulation to include vape and smoke shops. ANALYSIS As an evolving issue that requires multiple city department efforts, it is important that staff consider the scope of the problem, enforcement tools and resources already in place, constraints, and additional enforcement tools and resources that may be required to implement a successful strategy to address vape and smoke shops. 1 October 19, 2023 Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee Meeting, Item (d)3. CC 23-221 Memorandum from...
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The document is a status report regarding the regulation of cannabis and tobacco retailers, presented at a Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee meeting. It discusses the potential expansion of the Division of Cannabis Regulation to include vape and smoke shops, outlines current regulations and enforcement efforts, and highlights the need for a multi-department approach to address illegal products and activities. It also mentions resources available for reporting illegal sales and complaints about registered cannabis businesses. The report suggests exploring a new regulatory permit process for vape and smoke shops and includes recommendations for next steps and staff actions.
Key points
Update on expanding the Division of Cannabis Regulation to include vape and smoke shops.
Reports of illegal products being sold, including cannabis-like substances and mushrooms.
Current regulation involves annual inspections and complaint responses for cannabis and tobacco retailers.
Resources include state grants and local enforcement contacts for reporting illegal activities.
Constraints include funding limitations and staffing reductions affecting regulatory capabilities.
Proposal to amend local regulations to require Conditional Use Permits for vape and smoke shops.
Next steps involve evaluating staff funding and developing a work plan for potential new regulations.
Limitations
The document does not specify any dates for the proposed actions beyond December 2024 for the zoning update cycle.
There are unresolved placeholders regarding specific details of the regulatory process.
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Cannabis Regulation of Tobacco Retailers Status Report Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee Meeting April 18, 2024 Item (d)3 Presenters: Wendy Sollazzi, Division Manager, SJPD Rachel Roberts, Deputy Director, PBCE 2 1 Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee Direction • Provide an update on the possibility of expanding the scope of the Division of Cannabis Regulation to include vape and smoke shops. 2 Considerations • Scope of the Problem • Reports of illegal products being sold- cannabis-like, cannabisadjacent, mushrooms, etc. • Observation during Tobacco Retail License (TRL) inspections • Requires multi-department effort • Current regulation, enforcement, and resources • Constraints 2 3 Current Regulation and Enforcement • Division of Cannabis Regulation • Regulation and Enforcement • Code Enforcement • Proactive Enforcement • Registered cannabis business annual inspections • TRL businesses annual inspections • Youth decoy operations • Complaint Response • Illegal cannabis activity within purview- (unregistered cannabis businesses, odor, personal grows, etc.) • TRL businesses, vape and smoke shops, etc. 2 4 Current Resources • State Department...