Effective November 1, 2019 the CCPD will institute a Cannabis Industry Employee Identification Card Program. This change in process will affect anyone currently employed or seeking employment in the cannabis industry in Cathedral City. The following summarizes changes made to Cannabis Business Operational Requirements, Cathedral City Municipal Code Sections 5.88.065(D)-(E).
Employee Requirements:
• Must be 21 years of age
• Provide a valid form of identification
• Complete a Live Scan Application
• Complete a Cannabis Industry Employee Identification Card Application
• Submit fee payment (see fee schedule below)
• Submit to a photograph
• Return to CCPD for Cannabis Industry ID Card upon approval
• Card valid for 2 years from date of application
• Not required to be employed in the industry to obtain an ID card
ID Card Fees:
• Initial Card: $105.00*
• Renewal: $105.00*
• Replacement Card: $55.00
• Initial Card w/o Live Scan @ CCPD: $63.00**
*Live Scan Completed by CCPD
**Live Scan completed by private vendor if employee chooses
Employer Requirements:
• Worker Registry – Cannabis businesses must maintain a complete register of all persons who work at the licensed premises and/or have access to cannabis or cannabis products, whether as an employee, independent contractor, or volunteer. This register must include:
o The individual’s complete name, address, and last known telephone number;
o The individual’s hire date and, if applicable, date of termination;
o A copy of the individual’s City-issued cannabis industry worker identification card;
• Always require employee(s) to display a valid cannabis industry worker identification card at, or above, the waist with the photo visible while actively working at cannabis business.
Existing Employees:
To have current employees in compliance to the ordinance change by January 1, 2020, the following accommodations will be made.
• All employees who have successfully completed the Live Scan process between July 1, 2019 and October 31, 2019 will be required to complete the following process at Cathedral City Police Department:
o Provide a valid form of identification
o Provide proof of completed Live Scan from CCPD or private vendor (i.e… Live Scan Request Form)
o Complete a Cannabis Industry Employee Identification Card Application
o Submit Fee Payment of $63.00
o Submit to a photograph
o Return to CCPD for Cannabis Industry Employee ID Card
All current cannabis employees who completed the Live Scan process prior to July 1, 2019 will be treated as renewals. These cannabis employees shall follow the process for “Employee Requirements”.
Any questions or concerns please contact: Commander Julio Luna
Cathedral City Police Department
68700 Ave. Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City Ca 92234
(760)770-0315
