Scope of Work: Tribal Cannabis Ordinance Development Our consulting services will guide your Native American tribe in crafting a comprehensive tribal cannabis ordinance to regulate medicinal and recreational cannabis cultivation, processing, and sales. The ordinance will align with your tribal constitution, respect tribal sovereignty, and be approved by the tribal government, incorporating community values while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The regulations will foster a sustainable, tribally controlled cannabis industry that drives economic growth and community benefits.

Objectives -

Develop a clear, enforceable cannabis ordinance tailored to the tribe's constitution and governance by the tribal government.

Regulate cultivation, processing, and sales of medicinal and recreational cannabis on tribal land.

Address civil and criminal compliance to ensure safe, legal operations.

Support economic development through job creation, revenue, and tribal dispensary supply chains.

Reflect community priorities and cultural values in the regulatory framework.

Deliverables

1. Legal and Regulatory Research Report (2 weeks) A report analyzing the tribal constitution, existing tribal laws, and federal/state cannabis regulations (e.g., Cole Memorandum principles). Outlines legal boundaries for cultivation, processing, and sales, prioritizing tribal sovereignty while addressing federal oversight. Includes civil regulations (e.g., licensing, taxation) and criminal provisions (e.g., penalties for violations).

2. Community Engagement Summary (4 weeks) A summary of consultations with the tribal government and community members to align the ordinance with cultural values and economic goals (e.g., funding tribal programs). Includes a plan for community education to ensure transparency and support, based on tribal government feedback.

3. Draft Cannabis Ordinance (6 weeks) A complete ordinance draft, approved by the tribal government, covering licensing, health and safety standards, taxation (matching or exceeding state rates), and regulations for production, processing, and sales. Includes civil penalties (e.g., fines) and criminal provisions (e.g., enforcement for illegal sales), tailored to tribal governance.

4. Tribal Cannabis Control Board Framework (8 weeks) A framework for a tribal cannabis control board to oversee implementation, monitor compliance, and enforce regulations. Defines board roles, reporting structures, and dispute resolution processes, approved by the tribal government to align with community values.

5. Implementation and Training Plan (10 weeks) A roadmap for ordinance rollout, including training for tribal staff and business operators on compliance, licensing applications, and enforcement. Provides templates for monitoring systems to ensure ongoing adherence to the ordinance, with tribal government approval.

Timeline : 10 weeks for full implementation, with deliverables staggered every 2 weeks as noted.

Outcome : A robust, tribally approved cannabis ordinance that empowers the tribal government to regulate medicinal and recreational cannabis operations, ensuring compliance, community safety, and economic growth through sovereign governance.