insight and recommendations to the board of supervisors, as we implement the voter mandate of recreational cannabis. i created the legislation of a cannabis oversight committee to provide the board on regulations, growth of the industry, and to help the board meet its goals of equity within the industry. i want to thank all of the applicants for their interest in serving on this committee, as it is an all-volunteer committee. we appreciate your interest and willingness to help us create a cannabis program in san francisco, that can thrive, be an important part of our local economy and also meet our equity goals. thank you. >> supervisor ronen: thank you so much. any other colleague wish to make any opening comments. supervisor walton. >> supervisor walton: i want to say as we're working to make sure that individuals, who have really suffered and been criminalized because of marijuana convictions and making sure that our equity agenda and platform is really adhered to here in san francisco, this oversight committee is very important. and i just want to also say that i'm excited about the number of a

ruined due to the criminalization of marijuana. 11 states and washington dc have legalize recreational cannabis legalizing marijuana nationwide has become a mainstream policy for 2020 candidates. nearly every democrat supports the move with the exception of joe biden and amy klobuchar. bernie sanders is the only candidate to say he will tackle the issue in his first 100 days. that critical time period normally the benchmark used to measure the early success of a president. during his first 100 days donald trump passed 28 laws and signed 30 borders and confirmed neil gorsuch to the supreme court. senator sanders's announcement comes a democrat in of the plan to discuss little justice reform, a major platform in donald trump's administration, sanders planning to expunge all past convictions and to use the money for legal sales to help communities he deems to be hardest hit by the war on drugs, 2020 candidates will flock to benedict college in south carolina to share their plan for criminal justice reform. at the 2019, second step presidential justice for him donald trump will be the keynote speak

sight and recommendations to the board of supervisors as we implement the voter mandate the recreational cannabis. i want to thank all of the applicants who applied for their interest in serving on this committee as it is an all-volunteer committee. i was excited about how impressive the applicants were and i want to thank supervisors, ronen, walton for weighing the applications and prioritizing diversity and representation. i look forward to the final two seats being filled and ensuring we have a diverse representation of our community. thank you, very much. >> supervisor yee: i want to make a comment on this. i am sure the applicants that are putting fourth today are qualified and i guess for me i'm a little days pointed with the make up of this committee that we're putting fourth. one, i believe there's at least four of them that need waivers who live out of town. to me, this is a high number. which was on the committee when we consider something living out of town providing a waiver, it was really the exception. not the rule. i mean, it seems like we're moving in the wrong direction. i know f

the following passage of proposition 64 which legalized recreational cannabis activity in the state of california. the city started a registration process that allowed nonretail cannabis business arbitrators to come forward and make themselves and activities known to the city. this process has closed almost 250 operators in the areas of cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, testing and delivery and allow the city to begin to move any of these operations at the legal marketplace. these operators were able to apply for a temporary cannabis business permit submitting to inspections by the department of building inspection. the building code is an investigation fee for any work performed without a required building code permit in an effort to ensure that these operators focus their financial resources on coming into compliance, the board of supervisors passed an ordinance in 2017 waving and refunding the fee. that ordinance expired on december 31, 2018. due to unforeseen delays, some operators were not able to complete their inspections prior to that date. this ordinance will extend th

following the passage of prop 64 legalizing recreational cannabis in the state of california, the city commenced a registration process with illegal conretail cannabis business operators to make their activities known to the city. this process disclosed almost 250 previously unregulated activities in cul cultivation ad allowed the thank you to move many of the operations into the legal marketplace. this registration process initiated an amnesty process for these operators to bring them out of the shadows and into a regulated and compliant space. those operators were then able to apply for a temporary cannabis business permit and as a part of that process submit to the buzz's tremendous tremendou. this has an investigation fee for any work performed without a building code permit and in an effort to ensure operators focus their financial resources on coming into compliance president the board of supervisors passed an ordinance in 2017 waiving and refunding this fee. it is important to note that this fee was a penalty imposed on operators who had built a structure within their premises w

the state limits for recreational cannabis. >> and this facility, does this apply in terms of who's allowed to access this facility. there's no other restrictions? >> yes. >> and as far as the rooms, the negative pressure, etc., if someone is applying now on-site, they would have to go through all that to have the on-site vaping or smoking, is that what you're saying? >> correct. there's an article 33 permit holder that wasn't specifically -- that now is moving forward on meeting all the regulations for all 8-a, and they are very close to finishing up the buildout for their designated cannabis smoking -- >> and can you share with me, sometimes the inspectors were out there several times in one year, nso what can be done to make sure that this won't happen in the future? >> i'm making sure that we get every permit required for all dispensaries. in the past, i wasn't part of the program, but from my understanding and the path a referral went to the department until land use was approved, then, the referral came back and it was marked approved or disapproved, but there wasn't specific conditio

at that point, you can buy medical cannabis that exceeds the state limits for recreational cannabis.and this facility, does this apply in terms of who's allowed to access this facility. there's no other restrictions? >> yes. >> and as far as the rooms, the negative pressure, etc., if someone is applying now on-site, they would haveo

at that point, you can buy medical cannabis that exceeds the state limits for recreational cannabis. >> and this facility, does this apply in terms of who's allowed to access this facility. there's no other restrictions? >> yes. >> and as far as the rooms, the negative pressure, etc., if someone is applying now on-site, they would have to go through all that to have the on-site vaping or smoking, is that what you're saying? >> correct. there's an article 33 permit holder that wasn't specifically -- that now is moving forward on meeting all the regulations for all 8-a, and they are very close to finishing up the buildout for their designated cannabis smoking -- >> and can you share with me, sometis

legislation, cannabis certai support has gond up. 2/3 of country support recreational weeds 53% of republican. 600 thousand people are locked up every year are in cannabis possession. marijuana is a schedule 1 drug. whose contents are described asking what quote, no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. 2/3 of country knows that is utter bull crap. to study affects and benefits and get federal government the hell out of the way so states can decide for themselves whether to legalize, that is the memo. joining me, a very special pro-marijuana panel with different perspectives on this budding issue. joining me thomas jefferson university doctor brook is here and forefront venture president chris crane, and former baltimore raven, offensive tackle. green thumb industry partner, eugene monroe welcome. >> great to have you and your expertise concentrated in one place, brook, i know ole miss is only place that has been allowed to do studies that are necessary, deasaid they are taking new application, true they have not -- green letter denied dozens of application t

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i'm elaine quijano. 11 states and the district of columbia now allow the recreational use of cannabisnation's first cannabis cafe in california. >> reporter: california's law is typical. it says it's illegal to consume, smoke, eat or vape cannabis in public or even to open a package containing it. but the golden state now has a brand-new venue led by a cordon bleu chef where people can partake in pot outside their homes. the nation's very first cannabis cafe is open for business in the city of west hollywood. take a look around. >> it's really hip in here. >> reporter: you might see something a little different. >> you can finally smoke in public. >> reporter: and smell it, too. >> i think this is a big step in the right direction towards destigmatizing weed. >> reporter: welcome to the lowell cafe, america's first marijuana restaurant, where they serve traditional comfort food with a side order of pot. in all its forms. >> i get my own buzz just looking at the food that we get coming in here. >> reporter: but chef andrea drummer insists the food is not infused with cannabis. >> what

>>welcome back to kron 4 news at 10 cannabis is not legal on a federal level. but a lot of states now allow recreational uses of marijuana today about. >>opened the first cannabis lounge the state has not approved this kind of business just yet but different rules are plying because it's on tribal land. lauren clark reports. >>the staff here at new can of this high on excitement. what you see here is nevada's first cannabis tasting lounge they'll be able to. well the seat hasn't given the green light on cannabis lounges. you is on sovereign tribal land subject to tribal authority for nevada. we're looking forward to providing this. experience she says will marry crafter we're or wine tasting room flights like this one. >>product come out, you know that. traits the fall. >>are designed for cannabis kind of source to sample products wieters will be offering smoking and vaporizing options along with edibles to customers. safety concerns. we tree says new we will be monitoring. >>there. it is a time limit that. >>will plays new we may be the only lounge in southern nevada for the next few years. well, the c

recreational marijuana. california law forbids infusing cannabis with foods in on site kitchens so even though the gras but the restaurant is designed to enhance the cannabis experience. it is completely pa free. >>thanks i'm here buzz in the sky it could be a quadcopter operated by u p s the partial carrier announced today. it's got government license to operate what he calls a drone airline ups is the first to be granted that type of license it plans to expand drone delivery around the country. but that does not mean your next online order might come on a ups drone the quad copters are being used to bring medical supplies to hospitals the license ups obtained lets the company fly drones at night and carry cargo heavier than 55 pounds. that lists restrictions. the company previously had to adhere to up next parents are outraged after a documentary shown at a school allegedly showed some graphic scenes. now that school is now now that school is now welcome to the carnival 30 minute tour. hey, shaq. it's a 30 second tour. no man it's like... now it's 26. welcome aboard. ocean! skyride. mini golf. relax! relax!

as we have grown to accept and recognize cannabis for medical reasons and recreational use putting asideary rhetoric, so floor is a gathering place for the lgbtq community and the desire city. how many decisions have been made over a cup of coffee at floor. how many dollars have been raised for charities large and small at events at this venue. and how many of us have found a home away from home at this location. i ask you grant their request to revitalize a key business with an optimistic team behind it committed to a vibrant and diverse community. floor stands ready to open its doors for decades to come but only with your help today. thank you. >> thank you. next speaker please. >> good afternoon commissioners and thank you for your time. my name is emily abraham, i'm representing the chamber of commerce where we have been involved in the legislative process of cannabis in san francisco since its start. approval for the permit is exactly the action for us to take to implement legislation we have in place and hope to enact in practice. cannabis should be viewed and treated like any othe

and with cannabis now there is a number of states that his legalized recreational marijuana and i have cover orthat story and then say we still haven't figured out how to do this. we are not making w as much money as we thought. and with that enforcement because there is still a cartel and there is homegrown stuff. they haven't figured it out. for those like cannabis we have to know a lot more and we don't have much research on this because it is a schedule one drug. so we don't know the potency or mixture of the plant is useful or for what more dangerous for others. there is such limited information. >> how much time with legalized marijuana? >> and there is such a march by how manyeg states to legalize and there is a lot going on in terms of driving under the influence accessed by teenagers and the whole financialal aspect. and then to go ahead in a much more informed way. >> so you are not judge mental. even right addiction prior to the brain is not toward those of a humanity.go that's pretty good. [laughter] you are a good writer. you should write a book. [laughter] you wrote that.

tobacco or alcohol or opioids, the more it will be used and with cannabis, we now have a number of states that have legalized recreational marijuana, and i've covered that story, visited those states, and when they're honest, they'll say, we still haven't figured out how to do this and we still haven't figured out how to get the quality and dosing safe. we -- we're not making as much money as we thought we would make, and we're spending a lot more money because of enforcement because there's still a cartel and there's a lot of home grown stuff that's being sold. so, the states in five years now, in colorado, they haven't figured it out. so, we even saw a substance like cannabis where we need to know a lot more and we don't have much research on this because it's what's called a schedule one drug. so, we don't know what potency, what mixture of the plant is useful for what, and dangerous for others. we have so much limited information to just barrel ahead and say let's make this available to everybody, seems not a very thoughtful approach. >> how much time do you think it would reasonably go by until you have a feel for h

cannabis dispensary permits. these extensions are necessary to successfully transition our medical dispensaries to recreational adult youth sales and allows them to continue operation and remain in compliance while supporting our broader equity goals. as part of their permit, we are committed to supporting the city's equity goals and our temporary authorization is a condition of their successful support for the equity program. commissioners, this ordinance will allow existing small businesses operating on these temporary cannabis permits to continue operating through 2020. we hope to have your support. i hope to be joined by our colleagues from the office of cannabis for any questions you might have about this ordinance. >> do we have any commissioner comments? >> i think this is another good cleanup ordinance that we need. >> i just want to echo that. firsthand, i've been helping a lot of small businesses go through the process. you hand hold them and make this easier. we appreciate that in the neighborhoods. >> it's helping get it out of the darkness and into a legitimate business. i want to echo that, i'm hearing

cannabis sector. and looked at it from the standpoint of medical appear also recreational and where states go.ive in florida. they have it passed medically mash down the road recreational will be done i see it as an emerging business that's figuring out how to help minorities participate people of collar and also women in the industry. skilled labor owning licenses or cultivation facilities and revolution global, i chose them because they are the best operators. great friend of mine sit -- chairman of the border tony hunter and rk mark desouza a they' they're. operating company. >> i'm looking at the fundamentals of business rather than being a endorse are tp i could care less about the product. i like where cannabis is going how it helps people with medically. i experienced it with my mom if she had access to cannabis maybe her treatment would be different. i've seen players when i play not legal at the time use cannabis for not recre anti-inflammatory. i think there are medical benefits for it. and also it's a business that n some sort of way. >> sure. >> capital struggling to get into it be

rapper snoop dogg is taking his support for recreational marijuana to a new level, now the brand ambassador for seedo, the start-up that's produced automated cannabisbut snoop says this mini fridge design discreetly hides your hemp while it grows, regulating the temperature and minerals. it's supported by an app so you don't have to open the fridge to check it. it's all about promoting a healthier lifestyle and this can also grow a lot of other plthank you. this tuesday has been kind get through the macarthur maze, 68 minutes drive getting on here. you can see for yourself it's i there. oakland right now, traffic is going to be busy from san leandro and 580. not much change, but i can say finally some of the commutes are beginning to loosen upthrou is loosening up. no ways getting into the west valley look good right now. there's no alternate, it's all slow. steve? >>> thank you, sir. we have a quiet pattern, sunny and warmer for everybody, even over by the coast. fog is not an issue. where is the weather? up northwest, moving through the great lakes with rain ahead of it. that's warm northeast to the carolinas and down into the southeast, cold air

cannabis remain subject to anti money laundering laws such as the money laundering control act. in the last several years many have used legalized marijuana in some form. whether legal or recreational. use there are 11 states plus the district of columbia where it is legal to buy and consume recreational marijuana and medical marijuana as well. and there are 22 states, plus bc that have approved medical marijuana. totaling 33 states and all that have some form of legal marijuana. senators gardener and merkley have introduced bipartisan legislation that tries to ease some of the difficulties resulting from marijuana is illegal fellow states and state laws. i spoken many times with senator gardner on this bill and appreciate the work that each senator has done on this legislation and look forward to hearing from you soon. our second panel of witnesses will highlight challenges to the institutions face in banking different parts of the marijuana industry. how marijuana related businesses operate. and the complications they have that they have faced in accessing financial services. and finally how the safe banking act will work. we will also hear concerns about advocates pushing to leg

recreational marias a very public issue, but consumption of legal pot in the states where it's allowed is mostly done in private. california's law is typical. it says it's illegal to consume smoke, eat, or vape cannabist the golden state now has a brand-new venue led by a cordon bleu chef where people can partake in pot outside their homes. the nation's very first cannabis cafe is open for business in the city of west hollywood. >> yes, yes -- >> reporter: take a look around. >> it's really hip in here. >> reporter: you might see something a little different. >> we can finally smoke in public. >> reporter: and smell it, too. >> i think this is a big step in the right direction toward destigmatizing weed. >> reporter: welcome the first marijuana restaurant where they serve traditional comfort food with a side order of pot. in all its forms. >> i get my own buzz just looking at the food that we get coming in here. >> reporter: but chef andrea drummer insists the food is not infused with cannabis. what would you pair each of these items with? we have the burger, the nachos, the chef salad, chicken sandwich -- >> i would pair this particular sandwich with o vape because it does have citrus notes, and it