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37 arrests-in-the-era-of-marijuana-reform). The new law decriminalizes possession of <br />38 cannabis and expunges certain prior convictions related to cannabis. With that in mind, <br />39 consideration should be given to the impact of a violation and subsequent fines and/or <br />40 penalties the City may impose and how they may or may not impact various communities. <br />41 <br />42 Budget Implications <br />43 Under the new law, cities can charge an initial registration fee of up to $500 and a renewal <br />44 fee of up to $1,000. In addition, cities may impose a penalty of up to $2,000 for compliance <br />45 check violations. Local governments will be able to receive a portion of the 10% tax on <br />46 cannabis products through the state. The amount of funds that will be available is unknown <br />47 at this time, but will be based on the number of cannabis businesses in the community. It is <br />48 expected that the use of the funds will be restricted to regulation and enforcement of <br />49 cannabis laws. <br />50 <br />51 Staff Recommendations <br />52 Presentation is provided for information only. No action needs to be taken at this point. <br />53 <br />54 Requested Council Action <br />55 Presentation is provided for information only. No action needs to be taken at this point. <br />56 <br />57 <br />Prepared by: Patrick Trudgeon, City Manager (651) 792-7021 pat.trudgeon@cityofroseville.com <br /> <br />Attachments: 1. Cannabis Law Presentation <br />2. 2023 Law Summaries - Cannabis <br />58 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Qbhf!21:!pg!377 <br /> <br />