The City of Fullerton will consider an amendment to its Municipal Code to enhance enforcement of unlicensed commercial cannabis activities at the City Council meeting on April 7, 2026. The proposed changes include allowing immediate fines for specific actions related to unlicensed cannabis operations and introducing alternative enforcement options.
The amendment addresses ongoing challenges in enforcing existing cannabis regulations, which require lengthy investigative and administrative procedures before abatement actions can proceed. These delays often allow illegal operations to reemerge, necessitating further enforcement efforts.
Under the proposed ordinance, new authority under state legislation, specifically AB 1684, would permit local authorities to impose immediate administrative fines for various unlicensed cannabis activities, including retail, distribution, and manufacturing. The current municipal code requires a notice and opportunity for violators to rectify issues, which has been cited as diminishing the deterrent effect of penalties…