(a) Licensees are prohibited from allowing animals, except for service animals as defined in 28 CFR part 36.104, to enter the following areas:
- (1) Any indoor area of a licensed premises where unpackaged cannabis or nonmanufactured cannabis products are present.
- (2) Any outdoor area of a licensed premises used for processing harvested cannabis, creating nonmanufactured cannabis products, or packaging cannabis or nonmanufactured cannabis products.
- (b) Animal waste, other than manure used as fertilizing material, found within 30 feet of cannabis plants or harvested cannabis must be removed and disposed of immediately upon discovery.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 26013 and 26130, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26011.5 and 26039.6, Business and Professions Code.
History
1. New article 8 (sections 15060-15070) and section filed 4-28-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 18).