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CA AB2102

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Reginald Jones-Sawyer

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes civil penalties of up to $30,000 per violation against persons who knowingly rent, lease, or make available properties for unlawful cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, selling, storage, or distribution, with each day constituting a separate violation.

  • Authorizes court injunctions and receiver appointments to prevent prohibited activities involving unlicensed cannabis operations.

  • Allows the Department of Cannabis Control, Attorney General, or local jurisdictions (district attorneys, city attorneys, or county counsel) to bring enforcement actions within three years of discovering a violation.

  • Requires civil penalties collected by the Attorney General or state entities to be deposited in the Cannabis Fines and Penalties Account, while local jurisdictions receive one-half of penalties collected with the remainder going to the state account.

  • Permits recovery of investigation costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney's fees in addition to civil penalties, which are cumulative to any other civil or criminal penalties available under law.

Legislative Description

Cannabis: facilities used for unlawful purposes.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

6/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/1/2022
Rules5/26/2022
Appropriations4/26/2022
Business and Professions3/29/2022
Judiciary3/10/2022

Full Bill Text

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