10 Cultivation Community Relations PlanCannabis Cultivation Community
Relations Plan / Nuisance
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Cannabis Cultivation Community Relations Plan
The purpose of the Community Relations procedure (CRP) is to foster good
relationships with our business and residential neighbors by ensuring that personnel
uphold policies and regulations that prevent nuisances and adverse impacts in the
neighborhood.
This CRP addresses policies and regulations that affect community relations. It
includes our internal good neighbor policy, the company’s Security Plan, and the Odor
Control procedure. The CRP also covers measures to comply with local regulations
related to on-site consumption, diversion of cannabis, litter and waste removal, and
graffiti abatement.
It is the responsibility of all personnel to know and uphold this procedure. The Manager
shall ensure that all staff are properly trained on this procedure, monitor compliance,
and correct violations. The Manager shall act as or designate a Community Relat ions
Manager (CRM) to facilitate communication with neighbors and the community at large.
Policies:
1. Prime Arrow has adopted procedures and policies for protecting the
neighborhood from negative impacts of cannabis cultivation, including:
● Fair and local employment
● Upholding community values
● Public safety precautions
● Strategies for protecting the local quality of life.
2. Good Neighbor Policy – It is the company’s policy to be a good neighbor in
Queensbury NY. The policy requires that personnel:
● Refrain from consuming cannabis or cannabis products on the property
● Refrain from possessing or consuming alcohol on the property
● Park only in legal parking spaces on the property
● Refrain from nuisance activity, like litter or loitering
● Ensure unnecessary visitors are brought to the property
● Respect the privacy and property of our neighbors
3. Community Relations Manager – The Manager shall designate or serve as a
Community Relations Manager (CRM). The company will make a good faith
effort to encourage neighbors to contact the CRM with any concerns, before
contacting the city.
● Prime Arrow will post a daytime telephone number for the CRM on
the exterior of the building.
● Prime Arrow will provide the name, primary telephone number, and
secondary telephone number of the CRM to the City Manager’s
office.
● The CRM will be responsible for responding to community
concerns regarding the facility, monitoring compliance with the
policy prohibiting on-site consumption of cannabis, and ensuring
that signage required is posted in the lobby of the facility.
4. Security Plan – Prime Arrow has adopted a Security Plan, which specifies
physical and operational protocols for the property. All personnel are
responsible for upholding the provisions of that plan.
5. Odor Control Plan – Prime Arrow has adopted an odor control plan to protect
the neighborhood from any undesirable odors related to cannabis cultivation.
The Manager shall ensure that all personnel implement the odor control plan.
6. Cannabis Consumption Prohibited – Notwithstanding any provision of local or
state law, no personnel or visitor shall consume cannabis or cannabis products
on-site or within twenty feet of the property boundaries.
7. No Diversion of Cannabis or Cannabis Products – The Security Plan contains
procedures for preventing loss and diversion of cannabis and cannabis
products. All personnel are responsible for upholding the provisions of the
Security Plan.
8. Litter, Debris, and Trash Removal – The Manager shall ensure that the
property is free of litter, debris, and trash on a daily basis.
● Staff shall police the property at least once each day to collect any
litter or debris.
● All litter and debris shall be deposited into a city-approved trash
receptacle for removal by the city or an authorized entity contracted
for ongoing support.
● Personnel should notify the Manager immediately in the event that
there is any debris that cannot be removed manually or fit into a
city-approved trash receptacle.
● Staff shall not attempt to remove any dead animal or hazardous
waste from the property. Instead, staff or the Manager should
contact the appropriate civil authority or agency for lawful removal.
9. Waste Disposal – All waste materials at the facility shall be removed or
recycled in accordance with local and state laws and regulations.
● No hazardous waste shall be discharged into the sewers, storm
drains, or trash.
● Batteries and electronic waste shall be disposed of at authorized
facilities.
● Graffiti Abatement – All graffiti shall be removed from the building
and parking lot within seventy-two hours.