Los Angeles

City Council

April 26, 2024 Item #17

Agenda Item 17

(17) 14­0366­S34 PUBLIC SAFETY and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to limiting criminalization to the owners of unlicensed commercial cannabis activities and unlawful establishments. Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 17 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto­Martinez – TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 7, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 7, 2024) (17) 14­0366­S34 PUBLIC SAFETY and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to limiting criminalization to the owners of unlicensed commercial cannabis activities and unlawful establishments. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto­Martinez – Hernandez – McOsker): REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an amendment to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 104.15 that limits criminalization to the owners of unlicensed commercial cannabis activities and unlawful establishments, and removes criminalization of employees, contractors, agents, and volunteers. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.