Oakland renews medical cannabis public health emergency declaration

Oakland’s City Council renewed its declaration that residents’ access to safe, affordable medical cannabis remains a local public health emergency. The council urged federal officials to stop actions against authorized dispensaries and to reconsider marijuana’s federal Schedule I classification. The resolution passed unanimously, 8-0, with no absences or abstentions.

Subject: Declaration Of Medical Cannabis Health Emergency From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Public Health Emergency With Respect To Safe, Affordable Access To Medical Cannabis In The City Of Oakland

Oct 5, 202627-0125: Subject: Declaration Of Medical Cannabis Health Emergency From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Public Health Emergency With Respect To Safe, Affordable Access To Medical Cannabis In The City Of OaklandSource documentPDF