Tag archives: cannabis odor abatement

Supervisors Lead the Way on Cannabis Odor Abatement Plan
By Tiana Molony   |   January 28, 2025

Following the legalization of recreational cannabis in California in 2016 and the subsequent implementation of licensing regulations in 2018, the Carpinteria Valley witnessed a surge in cannabis cultivation operations. With this growth came an onslaught of resident complaints regarding the pungent odor emanating from these facilities. Since 2019, 3,900 complaints have been filed about the […]

Supervisors Lead the Way on New Cannabis Odor Regulations
By Tiana Molony   |   January 21, 2025

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Cannabis Odor Abatement and Proposed Amendments Plan at their meeting on Tuesday, September 14th. Chair Laura Capps and Vice Chair Bob Nelson spearheaded the initiative to amend Chapter 50 of the county’s Code of Ordinances to address ongoing odor concerns related to cannabis cultivation.  The […]