Siskiyou County Grand Jury
• 2021-2022
The Impact of Commercial Cannabis Grows in Siskiyou County
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
The lack of participation, communication, and enforcement, since 2009, among several County departments have caused these issues mentioned in the report.
Related Recommendations (4)
R1
The Board of Supervisors should direct County agencies to meet, maintain ongoing communication, and coordinate procedures necessary to eliminate the problems discussed in this report,
R1b
In addition, the Board of Supervisors should include other outside agencies as they establish a procedure to best gain control of these problems. Possible agencies to consider would be the California Highway Patrol, California Fish and Wildlife, and other appropriate State and Federal agencies,
R1c
The Board of Supervisors should ensure that the expanded ring, regulations available under AB2164 are utilized by County Counsel and coordinating agencies to its fullest extent,
R1d
The Board of Supervisors should earmark Siskiyou County’s portion of fine monies received from AB2164 and all other citations issued for illegal activity connected to cannabis, to supplement enforcement efforts and cleanup,
F2
The overall failure to address unregulated commercial growth of cannabis in Siskiyou County has resulted in a deterioration of the quality of life for its citizens.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Board of Supervisors must immediately review and strengthen all ordinances addressing the negative effects of commercial cannabis grows in Siskiyou County, including illegal camping, greenhouse poly tunnel loopholes, and water transportation issues
Conclusions 1
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CL1 Page 11Is there Hope? There is hope. As the Civil Grand Jury interviewed and investigated, they learned of Assembly Bill 2164 (AB2164) which amends Government Code Section 53069.4. This bill will allow the ordinance to “provide for the immediate imposition of administrative fines or penalties for the violation of building, plumbing, electrical, or other similar structural, health and safety, or zoning requirements if the violation exists as a result of, or to facilitate, the illegal cultivation of cannabis, except as specified.” As a result of AB2164 Siskiyou County has adopted a fine of $5,000.00 per violation per day for violations of such ordinances. Humboldt County has enacted a similar ordinance and they assigned a fine of $10,000.00 per violation per day. Siskiyou County’s share of fine monies could be 11 used to support a multi-enforcement agencies. With AB2164, County agencies involved in the enforcement of the Siskiyou County Ordinances have begun working together with the goal of correcting the problems associated with illegal cannabis cultivation.
No Responses Found 2
Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.
Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors
Elected County Office
Siskiyou County Sheriff
Elected County Office