San Diego County OKs Transfer of Cannabis Licensing to Planning Department

Leaves of a mature marijuana plant in a display at The International Cannabis and Hemp Expo at the Cow Palace in Daly City, Calif., on April 18, 2010. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

SAN DIEGO—The San Diego County Board of Supervisors gave final approval Nov. 16 to an ordinance that transfers cannabis licensing duties from the sheriff’s department to the county’s planning department.

The board gave initial approval to the ordinance Oct. 26, and voted 3–0 Wednesday on final approval. The ordinance will take effect in 30 days.