Do I need a State Cannabis License?
A State Cannabis License will be required for the Storefront or Non-Storefront retail facility.
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How can I access Desert Hot Springs application portal?
Access the Desert Hot Springs website at cityofdhs.org and click “Online Permits”, and then click “Cannabis Compliance”. The regulatory permit is entitled “Cannabis Entertainment Regulatory Permit”. Accessing the Frequently Asked Questions box will provide an overview of the application portal.
What type of city permits will I need to operate an Entertainment Facility?
You must first acquire a Conditional Use Permit, which allows the purposed cannabis use (Planning Division) and then obtain a Regulatory Permit, which authorizes the cannabis facility operation (Cannabis Compliance) will be required; procedures for applying for both are located within the Desert Hot Springs City website.
What type of entertainment use is required for a Cannabis Entertainment Facility?
An entertainment use (such as but not limited to a movie, theater, bowling alley, or concert venue) is required and must include: A Storefront Retail Facility, which facility complies with all terms and conditions in this chapter, including all State and local laws. The storefront retail facility shall enjoy all uses as provided in Section … Continued
Where can my Cannabis Entertainment Facility be located?
Cannabis entertainment facilities shall be located in commercial districts (except the Commercial Downtown District), industrial district or the Mixed-Use Corridor District in the City.
Are there specific rules for the designated cannabis consumption area?
a. Ensure that the consumption of cannabis or cannabis products is not visible from the outside of the business, and the smoking, inhalation, consumption, or ingestion of cannabis or cannabis products shall not be visible from any public place or any area where minors may be present. b. Ensure that cannabis consumption areas shall have … Continued
What are the hours of operation allowed for the Cannabis Hotel Facility?
The hours of operation for the Storefront Facility may be 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; however, the hours of operation for the consumption areas may be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Does the Cannabis Hotel Facility have to maintain records of cannabis sales?
A Cannabis Hotel Facility must create and maintain an active account within the State’s track and trace system required by Business and Professions Code Section 26067 prior to commencing any commercial cannabis activity.
Can patrons bring in their own cannabis products?
No, cannabis items for consumption must be purchased from the storefront retail facility within the Cannabis Hotel Facility.
Can Cannabis Hotel Facilities sell cannabis products to their patrons?
Cannabis Hotel Facilities may provide (sell) cannabis or cannabis products to a patron in an amount reasonable for on-site consumption and consistent with personal possession and use limits allowed by State law.