Davis to Host Community Meeting on Marijuana Usage

DAVIS, CA -- With recreational marijuana use being approved by a statewide vote recently, the City of Davis has decided to have a talk with residents regarding the issue.

As of November 9, 2016, the use of marijuana by people 21 and over is permitted in California, as well as possession and cultivation for personal use within guidelines. The Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), which was passed with 57 percent of California voters' approval, allows for Davis to implement local regulations on some aspects of personal use as well as full regulatory authority over commercial marijuana businesses.

The city says it's in the process of creating the regulatory framework and is holding a facilitated, informal discussion to hear residents' perspective on aspects of the city’s implementation of AUMA, including outdoor Cultivation for personal use -- which is limited by AUMA to six plants -- and zoning and regulation of cannabis businesses, including commercial cultivation, manufacturing, testing, dispensaries, and delivery services.

This is an opportunity for Davis residents' to share their point of view and engage with diverse viewpoints in a participatory setting.

The discussion is set for 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 1 at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street. No RSVP is required, and all are welcome, according to the city.

This is not a formal public hearing; a formal hearing is expected to take place at a later, yet-to-be-determined date. The city says it will provide appropriate public notice once a time, date and place have been set.

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