A California auditor has released several recommendations for better marijuana business licensing processes and policies by local municipalities.
The analysis, conducted by California State Auditor Grant Parks, assessed cannabis permitting processes in Monterey and Santa Barbara counties as well as the municipalities of Fresno, Sacramento, San Diego and South Lake Tahoe.
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The recommendations, first reported by The Sacramento Bee, were not tied to specific jurisdictions and intended to provide best practices for local regulators and governments.
To prevent favoritism, ensure fairness and reduce the risk of corruption, the audit recommended:
Blind scoring, or removing identifying applicant information, before review. Creating an appeals process for denied permits. Requiring reviewers to sign impartiality statements, asserting no personal or financial interests that might affect
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