Note: Prior ordinance history: Ord. Nos. 018-10 C.S., 2016-06-28-1503 C.S., 2018-09-18-1502 C.S. and 2019-03-05-1501 C.S.
This chapter is enacted to outline the workforce diversity incentive program for commercial cannabis businesses.
(Ord. 2019-07-16-1504 C.S. § 1; Ord. 2020-06-09-1401 C.S. § 2)
A. 
The workforce diversity program is a voluntary program for commercial cannabis businesses. Businesses will be able to apply for the program during the business license application process and business license renewal process.
B. 
Commercial cannabis businesses must meet a 50 percent diverse workforce requirement during the time of application of the business license or at the time of renewal.
C. 
To qualify, at least 50 percent of the business' employees must reside within the SB 535 Disadvantaged area of the City of Stockton boundaries or reside in the Kelley Drive Neighborhood area, as defined by the Cannabis Program Administrative Guidelines referenced in Section 5.100.300, at the time of business license application or renewal.
D. 
If the threshold is met, the commercial cannabis business will be provided a 50 percent reduction of the total amount due in taxes based on estimated gross receipts at the time of application for a new license, or actual gross receipts provided at time of renewal of business license.
E. 
Existing commercial cannabis businesses will be able to participate in the voluntary program at the time of their business license renewal.
F. 
The determination of the final percentage and final decision of program eligibility will not qualify for an appeal process. All decisions are final.
(Ord. 2019-07-16-1504 C.S. § 1; Ord. 2020-06-09-1401 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2022-03-01-1601 C.S. § 1)