1. All cannabis manufacturers shall utilize only extraction processes that are approved by the Lake County Fire Protection District Chief or designee and are generally recognized as safe pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and/or use solvents exclusively within a closed loop system that meets the requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act including use of specified solvents, prevention of off-gassing, and certification by a licensed engineer.

2. All cannabis manufacturers shall receive and maintain approval from the Fire Department for the closed-loop system, other equipment, the extraction operation and the facility.

3. All cannabis manufacturers shall meet required fire, safety, and building code requirements in one (1) or more of the California Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association standards, the International Building Code and the International Fire Code. Cannabis manufacturer facilities, all operations conducted therein, and all equipment used must be in compliance with all applicable State and local laws, including all building, electrical, and fire codes. Cannabis manufacturers shall prepare hazardous materials handling and safety plans as required by State law and departmental guidelines for review and approval by the Fire Chief of the Lake County Fire Protection District or his or her designee, or if the proposed location is under the jurisdiction of CalFire, review and approval by the appropriate CalFire official in coordination with the Fire Chief of the Lake County Fire Protection District.

4. All cannabis manufacturers shall possess a valid seller’s permit issued by the Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

5. A hazardous materials disclosure/inventory statement shall be provided and kept current with the Fire Department. The cannabis manufacturer shall further provide the Fire Department with a lock box for keys to gates and doors.

6. All processing and analytical testing devices used by the cannabis manufacturer must be UL listed, or otherwise approved for the intended use by the City’s Building Official or the Fire Department. Any processing devices using only nonpressurized water are exempt from such approval.

7. A cannabis manufacturer that produces edible cannabis products must comply with the provisions of all relevant State and local laws regarding the preparation, distribution, and sale of food. (Ord. #248-2020, S2 (Exh. A))