Fees
Effective July 1, 2019.
If you have any questions regarding the fee schedule, please contact the Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures at (707) 565-2371.
Cannabis Zoning Permit Application Fees
| Cannabis Zoning Permit Fees | Rate |
|---|---|
| Cottage Outdoor | $ 2,615 |
| Specialty Outdoor | $ 3,233 |
| Small Outdoor | $ 3,869 |
Any additional time will be billed at the Agricultural Division staff hourly rate of $177 (¼ hour minimum charge).
Cannabis Zoning Permit Renewal Fees
| Service | Rates |
|---|---|
| Annual Site Monitoring Fee (Cottage, Specialty, and Small) | $ 600 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee (Cottage, Specialty) | $ 18 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee (Small) | $ 36 |
| CEQA Notice of Exemption Recording Fee | $ 50 |
| Permit Renewal Review Fee (hourly rate, ¼ hour minimum | $ 177/hour |
A complete application for renewal must be submitted prior to the expiration date of the current permit.
Applications for permit renewal may be administratively approved by the agency having jurisdiction provided there are no outstanding violations related to health, safety, land use, or tax.
Renewal Application: Cannabis Cultivation Renewal Application (PDF: 212kB)
Cannabis Cultivation Miscellaneous Fees
| Services | Rates |
|---|---|
| Re-Inspections and/or Re-reviews at Staff Hourly Rate | $ 177/hour |
| Canopy Visit Verification / Crop Loss Inspections at Staff Hourly Rate | $ 177/hour |
Copies
| Services | Rates |
|---|---|
| Copies of any requested record(s) | $ 0.35/page |
| A charge for all hours associated with recovery/manipulation of data | $ 177.00/hr (¼ hr min) |
Direct Marketing Program
| Services | Rates |
|---|---|
| Certified Producer's Certificate (CPC) | $ 69.00 |
| Certified Producer Certificate (CPC) for User Online Data Entry | $ 35.00 |
| Certified Producer Certificate (CPC) Amendment | $ 35.00 |
| Embossed Copy/Copy of CPC After First Two Copies | $ 0.35/page |
| Certified Farmers' Market Application/Certificate | $ 100.00 |
Farm Labor Contractor (FLC)
| Service | Rates |
|---|---|
| County Registration | $ 35.00 |
Frost Protection Ordinance
| Services | Rates |
|---|---|
| Registration | $ 64.00 |
| 100% Penalty for late payments | $ 64.00 |
| Exclusively treated waste water | $ 0.00 |
Grading, Drainage, Vineyard/Orchard Site Development Program (VESCO)
Hazardous Materials Program
| Services | Rates |
|---|---|
| Hazardous Material Range 6 (55 gals <=1210 gals) | $ 155.00 |
| Hazardous Material Range 7 (>1210 gals cumulative) | $ 247.00 |
| Hazardous Waste Program ( <325 gals waste/year) | $ 145.00 |
| Hazardous Waste Program (>325 gals waste/year) | $ 225.00 |
| State Surcharge | $ 49.00 |
| Technology Fee | $ 29.00 |
Miscellaneous
| Services | Rates |
|---|---|
| Grower Workshop: Pre-Registration | $ 10.00 |
| Grower Workshop: Registration at the Door | $ 20.00 |
| Additional CDFA Administrative Service Fee for Master Permits | $ 125.00* |
*This is an annual state fee that must be paid directly to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) by sending a check by January 31 each year to the Department of Food and Agriculture, and mailed to: Cashier, California Department of Food and Agriculture, PO Box 942872, Sacramento, CA 94271-2872
More information about these state fees
Pest Control Operators
| Services | Rates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Aircraft Pilot (in county) – Registration | $ 10.00 |
| Agricultural Aircraft Pilot (out of county) – Registration | $ 5.00 |
| Agricultural Pest Control Operator (PCO) – Registration | $ 86.00 |
| Pest Control Advisor (in county) (PCA) – Registration | $ 10.00 |
| Pest Control Advisor (out of county) (PCA) – Registration | $ 5.00 |
| Maintenance Gardener Pest Control – Registration | $ 25.00 |
| Branch I Structural Pest Control Operator (Operators/Field Representatives) Registration | $ 25.00 |
| Branch II & III Pest Control Operators (General) – Registration | $ 10.00 |
| Register Additional Structural Pest Control Operators, Field Representatives, and Branch Offices | $ 10.00 |
| Structural Test | $ 15.00 |
Phytosanitary Certificate/Certificate of Quarantine Compliance (CQC)
| Services | Rates |
|---|---|
| Additional CDFA Administrative Service Fee for All Individual Phytosanitary Certificates* | $ 5.30* |
| State Phyto Certificate (Individual) | $ 15.00 |
| State Phyto Certificate (Individual) – in Santa Rosa Office | $ 7.50 |
| State Phyto Certificate (additional cert for the same visit) | $ 10.00 |
| State Phyto Certificate (additional cert for the same visit) – in Santa Rosa Office | $ 5.00 |
| Federal Phyto Certificate (Individual) + USDA Admin Fee below | $ 57.00 |
| Federal Phyto Certificate (Individual) – in Santa Rosa Office + USDA Admin Fee below | $ 28.50 |
| USDA Admin Fee for a Federal Phyto Certificate | $ 6.00** |
| Certificate of Quarantine Compliance (Individual) | $ 15.00 |
| Certificate of Quarantine Compliance (Individual) – in Santa Rosa Office | $ 7.50 |
| Certificate of Quarantine Compliance (additional cert for the same visit) | $ 10.00 |
| Certificate of Quarantine Compliance (additional cert for the same visit) – in Santa Rosa Office | $ 5.00 |
*This is a state fee that is paid directly to the California Department of Food and Agriculture through the Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking System (PCIT); this fee must be paid before a Phytosanitary Certificate will be issued.
More information about these state fees
**This is federal fee that is paid directly to USDA through the Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking System (PCIT); this fee must be paid before a Phytosanitary Certificate will be issued.
Staff Review of Permit and Resource Management (PRMD) Projects
| Services | Rates |
|---|---|
| Project Review, C-CMO, Certificate of Modification | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, C-CCC, Conditional Certificate of Compliance | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, C-DRH, Design Review-With Hearing | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, C-LLA, Lot Line Adjustment-Major | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, C-MJS, Major Subdivision | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, C-MNS, Minor Subdivision | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, C-GPA, Plan Amendments-General | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, C-SPA, Plan Amendments-Specific | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, C-USE, Use Permits | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, C-VAR, Variance Permits | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, C-CZE, Zone Change | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, B-ZPE, Zoning Permits That Require Posting | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review, B-ZPE, Zoning Permits With Environmental Review | $ 272.00 |
| Project Review Pre-Application Meeting | $ 272.00 |
Labor Billable Rate
Effective July 1, 2017
Agricultural Division labor billing rate: $177.00 per hour (¼ hour minimum charge).