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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 (public) consumption areas may be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Entry into the premises by persons under the age of 21 is prohibited.

No, cannabis items for consumption must be purchased from the storefront retail or non-storefront retail facility within the cannabis consumption space.

No, the sale or consumption of alcohol or tobacco products is prohibited on the premises and must be consistent with State law.

No, the sale or consumption of alcohol or tobacco products is not prohibited on the premises and must be consistent with State law.

Your Conditional Use Permit will meet this requirement.

State licenses are obtained through the California Department of Cannabis Compliance, instructions on how to apply are available through their website. https://cannabis.ca.gov/applicants/how-to-apply-renew/

A State Cannabis License will be required for the Storefront or Non-Storefront retail facility.

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.

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.