Settlement Challenges Cannabis Code Enforcement in California County
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What happened
A settlement is currently challenging a county's cannabis code-enforcement scheme, which had been applying ruinous fines to a property. The plaintiffs, Corrine and Doug Thomas, faced civil penalties exceeding $1 million. The property, located in Humboldt County, was cited for various violations, including commercial cannabis land use ordinance breaches and construction issues.
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Why it matters
The couple purchased the property after their home in Los Angeles County was destroyed by a wildfire. The fines accrued at $12,000 per day for up to 90 days, even while the buyers sought a hearing. Code-enforcement officers used satellite images to identify unpermitted development.
Wildfires in Los Angeles County impacted the availability of property insurance.
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Who's involved
- Los Angeles CountyCounty in California, involved in the property purchase issue.
- La VerneCity within Los Angeles County, California, United States.
- Malibu Bluffs ParkPark in the United States of America, owned by Los Angeles County.
- Karen BassMayor of Los Angeles, exercising authority in Los Angeles County.
- Kathryn BargerCounty Supervisor, representing the interests of Los Angeles County.
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The entities involved
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Los Angeles County
county in California, United States
Related events
- A fire occurred in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County.
- Natalie Winters exposed Los Angeles County redirecting wildfire funds to address immigrant hardship.
- Wildfires impacted Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles County on July 27, 2026.
- Studies demonstrate that human-caused fires are occurring in the Los Angeles County region.