The Mayor and City Council amended Ordinance MC-1464 in September 2018, regulating commercial cannabis activities in the City as reflected in Municipal Code Chapter 5.10. The current Ordinance (MC-1503) reflects the updated regulations.
Currently, the City is not taking any new applications, but we are working on new information regarding the Guidelines and Processes involved. At this time we do not have an anticipated date on the re-opening of applications, but we will keep the public informed on our Cannabis Updates page.
When the application process re-opens, we will be taking applications for all license types EXCEPT retail.
If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Finance Department - Business Registration Office at (909) 384-5302.
Completed remittance forms and payment can be submitted to:
Finance Department
Business Registration Office
PO Box 1318
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Tax Forms
Cannabis Tax Instruction Form
Cannabis Tax Adjustment Form
Cultivation Tax Collection Form
Distribution Tax Collection Form
Manufacturing Tax Collection Form
Microbusiness Tax Collection Form
Retail Tax Collection Form
Testing Tax Collection Form
The Mayor and City Council adopted Ordinance (MC-1466) on March 7, 2018, establishing regulations for the personal cultivation of cannabis within private residences in Municipal Code Chapter 8.99.
Below is a brief summary of the Ordinance:
- Ordinance allows for indoor cultivation of cannabis (six or less plants) in a private residence or accessory structure in a manner that will ensure any cultivation is safe, secure, and does not create a public nuisance to others living in the City.
- This includes cultivation of medical and non-medical cannabis for personal use.
- There is a mandatory annual Personal Cultivation in Private Residence Fee of $72 effective June 4, 2018. People may register at the Business Registration Office, 201 North E Street, Space 201A, San Bernardino, CA 92401.
- Outdoor cannabis cultivation (i.e. in the open air) is prohibited within all zoning districts.
Full regulation details including enclosure requirements, consent of property owners, and other restrictions may be read online by clicking here.
The Mayor and City Council adopted Ordinance (MC-1465) on March 7, 2018, designed to create a healthy community by regulating the smoking - including vaping - of cannabis in public. This is regulated by Municipal Code Chapter 8.97.
Below is a brief summary of the Ordinance:
- Cannabis inhaling and smoking shall be prohibited within one thousand (1,000) feet of any of the following:
- Any school (k-12) regardless if it is a public, private or charter school;
- Day care center as defined in Section 1596.76 of the Health and Safety Code;
- Youth center as defined in Section 11353.1 of the Health and Safety Code;
- Any library, park, bicycle paths or area in which the primary purpose is used for minors; and
- Any alcohol rehabilitation center or substance abuse facility.
- Smoking and inhaling of cannabis products are prohibited in the following places:
- Dining areas;
- Public places (farmers market, parade, craft fair, event space, etc.);
- Recreational areas (parks, playgrounds, sports fields, picnic area, hiking trail, bike path, etc.);
- Service areas;
- Places of employment; and
- Any area within 50 feet of any door, window, opening, or vent, into a public place, dining area, service area, or recreational area except for such areas on private residential property.
- A private property owner or business owner may authorize a Designated Smoking Area in an unenclosed area of his or her private property, provided it complies with all provisions of this Ordinance.
More information on the Cannabis Special Events Guidelines.
For large cannabis event being held at the National Orange Show:
Special Event Permit Application
For Commercial Cannabis Business Permit holder wishing to hold an event on site:
Special Event Permit Application
City of San Bernardino - Business Registration Office
Business Registration - City of San Bernardino (sbcity.org)
California Department of Cannabis Control
https://cannabis.ca.gov/
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is the lead agency in developing regulations for medical and adult-use cannabis in California. DCC is responsible for licensing retailers, cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, testing labs, microbusinesses, and cannabis events.
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
http://cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/cannabis.htm
Tax guide for cannabis businesses
If you own a business in California that sells Cannabis and/or Cannabis Products, you must register with the CDTFA for a seller's permit and regularly file sales and use tax forms. In addition to a seller's permit, if you are a distributor or microbusiness licensed to act as a distributor of Cannabis and/or Cannabis Products, you must register with the CDTFA for a cannabis tax permit and regularly file cannabis tax returns.