Cannabis Program

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In 2019, the City approved new regulations governing the use of cannabis in Martinez. Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 5.29 regulates commercial cannabis. The regulations set a limit on the numbers and types of Commercial Cannabis Operating Permits (CCOPs) available for cannabis businesses in Martinez, as outlined below.

 Type of commercial cannabis operating permit

Maximum Permitted 

 Dispensary/Retail Cannabis Store
Two Permits 
 Distribution
One Permit 
 Manufacturing
One Permit
 Non-Storefront Retail Business
One Permit 
 Testing Laboratory
One Permit

The City has granted CCOPs to the following cannabis businesses: 

  • Firefly dba Velvet: Dispensary/Retail Cannabis Store
  • Embarc: Dispensary/Retail Cannabis Store
  • Yerba Buena Logistics: Distribution

The following types and numbers of CCOPs remain available:

  • Manufacturing: one permit
  • Non-Storefront Retail Business: one permit
  • Testing Laboratory: one permit

If you have any questions or concerns about commercial cannabis in the City, please contact Associate Planner Daniel Gordon via email