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California Lawmakers Say Pot Taxes Must be Cut to Help an Industry 'On the Brink'
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Friday revived a proposal to temporarily cut taxes on marijuana to boost a legal market that one official said is “on the brink of collapse,” drawing encouragement from Gov. Gavin Newsom as he seeks to overhaul state pot regulators. Read more...>>
1/17/2020 3:42:36 PM
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JURY CONVICTS INMATE OF POSSESSING MULTIPLE WEAPONS INSIDE SALINAS VALLEY STATE PRISON
Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced today that a Monterey County jury convicted David Player, 38, an inmate at the Salinas Valley State Prison, of two counts of possession of stabbing instruments while confined to the Salinas Valley State Prison.
1/17/2020 1:38:07 PM
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ILLEGAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION RESULTS IN FELONY CONVICTION
Monterey County DA Jeannine M. Pacioni announced today that Tom Hays Gries, age 44, was sentenced for a cannabis cultivation operation discovered at his property in May 2018. Gries received a three-year probation sentence and was ordered to serve 150 days in jail.
1/17/2020 1:35:33 PM
Solid Waste Management
Published on November 10, 2016. Last modified on January 13, 2020
Welcome to Solid Waste Management
Solid Waste Management Services is designated as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) in Monterey County and is responsible for permitting, ensuring compliance with regulations, and inspecting facilities that handle solid waste, such as open and closed landfills, transfer stations, and compost facilities.
Solid Waste Management Services is responsible for the Illegal Dumping and Litter Abatement program and staff respond to all illegal dumping complaints to ensure the timely clean up and proper disposal of abandoned waste.
Solid Waste Management Services also administers State-funded grants that support program activities.
In addition, Solid Waste Management Services staff oversees the Body Art, Medical Waste, Waste Tire Enforcement, Solid Waste Vehicle, Liquid Waste Vehicle, and Vegetable Cull Feeder programs (also known as the Local Enforcement programs).
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Sharps/Medication Disposal
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