Events

Regional Cannabis Policy Forum

DESCRIPTION

How will local governments and businesses prepare for the new landscape of legalized adult-use cannabis? The “Monterey Regional Cannabis Policy Forum” will bring together community and industry leaders to discuss the development of this emerging industry. The forum will be held December 13th at the Seaside Community Center at Soper Field from 11:30PM-4:20PM, and will include lunch. The forum will be comprised of two panels that will discuss a variety of topics from local level policies, best practices, revenue projections, economic impacts, banking, the future of the industry and much more.

Agenda

    • 11:30-12:00 Arrival, Networking, and Box Lunch
    • 12:00-1:00 Welcome, Introductions, Overview, State Policy Status
    • 1:00- 2:00 Panel #1: ” Wait, I Thought this was Legal Now!” (Navigating the Regulatory Morass to Bring Your Business Into the Open)
    • 2:00-2:10 Break
    • 2:10-3:10 Panel #2: ” Great, There goes the Neighborhood!” (What can Jurisdictions do to Ensure the Cannabis Industry is a Good Neighbor?)
    • 3:10-3:20 Break
    • 3:20-4:20 Panel #3: ” So, Um, is This Going to Work Out?” (What does the Crystal Ball say about the future?)
    • 4:20 Thank You and Dismiss