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<\/p>\nSan Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Division of Cannabis Control announces the launch of the cannabis cultivation application process. The County will begin accepting pre-applications for\u00a0Cannabis Cultivation Permits (CCP) starting at 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2019.\u00a0 Applications will be accepted that day in the former courtroom next to the Board Chambers at 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas.\u00a0 The application process has been divided into two steps: a pre-application for initial screening of adequate parcel size, proper zoning, minimum separation from sensitive uses, and qualifying applicant based on prior registration and licensure from the state and a formal application once pre-screening has been completed.<\/p>\n
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Pre-application forms will be processed in the order that they are submitted. Based upon this initial submittal, county staff will be able to determine whether the applicant can satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements of Calaveras County\u2019s cannabis cultivation ordinance. The pre-application form is available for download as a fillable PDF at\u00a0https:\/\/cannabis.calaverasgov.us\/<\/a>.\u00a0 Instructions for filling out the pre-application form are also available for download at the\u00a0Calaveras County Cannabis Control website<\/a>.\u00a0 No fee will be required for the pre-application.\u00a0 After December 23rd<\/sup>, the pre-application process may be completed at the County Administrative Office during regular business hours.<\/p>\n Between two to four additional attachments may be required depending on an individual applicant\u2019s circumstances.\u00a0 The Pre-Application Instructions identify what attachments will be necessary.\u00a0 Incomplete applications or applications without the required attachments will be rejected.<\/p>\n Once the initial screening is completed, applicants will be notified of a date and time to submit the formal application.\u00a0 At that time all required submittal documents must be provided, along with the payment of the application fee.\u00a0 A letter of conditional authorization will be provided to the applicant at that time which is intended to allow for concurrent processing of the state license.\u00a0 This letter does not authorize the applicant to begin cultivation.\u00a0 No cultivation may begin until the County approves the CCP, a state license is issued, all provisions of the Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance have been met, and the CCP is validated by the County Division of Cannabis Control.\u00a0 Provisions include premises inspection by County Building Department Staff to ensure compliance with the Building Code and Fire Code, registration or enrollment in all applicable regulatory programs administered by the County\u2019s Environmental Health Department and Agriculture Department, payment of RIM fees, and demonstration that the applicant\u2019s former cultivation site has been remediated.<\/p>\n