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Cannabis Regulation

Regulations and Licensing
Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost

Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special

Continuation of Services
12. Finance, Operations, and Administrative Support 923,148 - 1,358,456
Add funding and continue resolution authority for eight
positions consisting of two Chief Management Analysts, two
Senior Management Analyst Is, three Management Analysts,
and one Senior Administrative Clerk to manage the
Department's contracts and grants and provide administrative
support services. These positions were approved during
2021-22 (C.F. 21-1083). Funding is provided by the Cannabis
Regulation Special Revenue Trust Fund. Related costs consist
of employee benefits.
SG: $923,148
Related Costs: $435,308
13. Outreach Coordinator and Community Liaison 70,611 - 109,436
Add funding and continue resolution authority for one Public
Relations Specialist I to coordinate informational outreach to
Social Equity Program applicants and public noticing
requirements for cannabis businesses. This position was
approved during 2021-22 (C.F. 21-1083). Funding is provided
by the Cannabis Regulation Special Revenue Trust Fund.
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $70,611
Related Costs: $38,825

Increased Services
14. Hearing Officers 64,000 - 64,000
Add one-time funding in the Salaries, As-Needed Account for
Hearing Officers for illegal cannabis enforcement.
SAN: $64,000
TOTAL Regulations and Licensing 2,338,801 20

D 2021-22 Program Budget 5,212,982 6
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special 2,338,801 20
2022-23 PROGRAM BUDGET 7,551,783 26

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