Nevada County Grand Jury • 2015-2016

Environmental Impact of Marijuana Cultivation in Nevada County

Published: June 12, 2016 10 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings

The cultivation of marijuana in Nevada County has grown exponentially in the past ten years.

No recommendations for this finding

There is public knowledge of the growth of marijuana cultivation in Nevada County.

No recommendations for this finding

Many cultivators of marijuana do and want to follow proper environmental practices in cultivation.

No recommendations for this finding

Irresponsible cultivators of marijuana have caused significant environmental damage.

Related Recommendations (1)

Empanel an interdepartmental working group to coordinate all information pertaining to environmental dangers and public safety issues caused by marijuana cultivations.

Irresponsible cultivators of marijuana are a threat to public safety in Nevada County.

Related Recommendations (1)

Empanel an interdepartmental working group to coordinate all information pertaining to environmental dangers and public safety issues caused by marijuana cultivations.

Nevada County has numerous ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to land use.

No recommendations for this finding

The Jury received contradictory information as to the application of ordinances, rules and regulations in Nevada County.

Related Recommendations (1)

Enforce the legal application of existing land use ordinances.

Many of these ordinances, rules and regulations should be applied to the practice of marijuana cultivation.

Related Recommendations (1)

Enforce the legal application of existing land use ordinances.

The Jury was unable to find evidence that any records are being maintained regarding interdepartmental cooperation of marijuana grow referrals.

Related Recommendations (2)

Empanel an interdepartmental working group to coordinate all information pertaining to environmental dangers and public safety issues caused by marijuana cultivations.

Document and track interdepartmental referrals pertaining to marijuana cultivation violations.

F10

One consistent theme received by the Jury from County staff, was that any and all enforcement of any ordinances, rules and regulations that pertained to the cultivation of marijuana was the sole responsibility of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office.

Related Recommendations (1)

Develop policies and procedures defining the responsibilities of each department as it pertains to environmental issues surrounding marijuana cultivation.

Agency Responses 1

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

Marijuana Cultivation - Required Response

June 05, 2016 • 4 pages • 4 responses View Details ▾

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4 responses to findings and recommendations

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office should deploy and use Body Worn Cameras.

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

R1. Empanel an interdepartmental working group to coordinate all information perlaining to environmental dangers and public safety issues caused by marijuana cultivations. This recommendation is partially implemented. Nevada County recognizes that some marijuana cultivators use eco-friendly, sustainable and safe agriculture practices but there are also some cultivators who are not conforming to these practices. Nevada County also recognizes the potential danger to public safety with cultivation that is best address by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. This recommendation is partially impleme...

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office should request funds from the Board of Supervisors for Body Worn Cameras and pursue other funds, grants and the like.

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

R2. Develop policies and procedures defining the responsibilities of each department as it pertains to environmental issues surrounding marijuana cultivation. This recommendation is partially implemented. Nevada County policy is that enforcement of ordinances pertaining to marijuana cultivation is the responsibility of the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. This policy is built around employee safety and potential criminal activity that may occur with cultivation. Other departments refer complaints to the Sheriff's Office which is appropriately equipped to handle such referrals. The Sheriff's Off...

Nevada County law enforcement should include the community, policymakers, courts, oversight boards, unions, frontline officers, and other stakeholders in the evolution of their Body Worn Camera programs.

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

R3. Document and track interdepartmental referrals pertaining to marijuana cultivation violations. This recommendation is implemented. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is the centralized referral system for referrals pertaining to marijuana cultivation violations. lf another department, including Code Compliance, receives a direct complaint regarding marijuana cultivation, they will transfer the complainant to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office takes the complaint and documents the complaint as appropriate. Documenting and tracking interdepartmental referrals Countywide...

Board members should know their financial responsibilities and be familiar with financial statements. (F4)

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

R4. Enforce the legal application of existing land use ordinances. This recommendation is implemented. The County enforces existing and adopted land use ordinance code through Code Compliance with suppoft of multiple County departments.

No Responses Found 1

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