Attached is a PDF document that was prepared by Hon. Steven K. Lubell (Ret.) at californiamedicalmarijuanalicensing.com. The “Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act – Application Requirements” document outlines the new requirements that individuals will need to follow in order to obtain a license to cultivate, distribute, manufacture/process, or dispense medical marijuana in California. The requirements include:

– Live Scan

– Comply with local ordinances

– Provide documentation that you have a compliant property (or lease) in place

– Ensure property is at least 600 Feet from any qualifying school (as required by Section 11362.768 H&SC)

– Labor Peace Agreement: Only applies to applicants with 20 or more employees.

– Obtain a Seller’s Permit

– Pay all applicable fees

Another section discusses the meaning of “applicant” or owner:

– Regular owners or anyone with interest in the operations.

– If the owner is an entity, “owner” includes within the entity each person participating in the direction, control, or management of, or having a financial interest in, the proposed facility.

– If the applicant is a publicly traded company, “owner” is anyone owning 5 percent or more of the outstanding shares and the CEO.