As the Citizens Advisory Group continues its work this year on a permanent marijuana growing ordinance for Nevada County, the local Cannabis Alliance has released the first of a two-part information survey. Alliance Communications Director, Maria Herrera, says they’re gathering data about zoning, setbacks, and garden sizes, among other things…

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Herrera says the survey will also help develop cultivators’ demographics and spending habits. It’s part of a bigger project to try and quantify the economic impact the cannabis industry will have on the county…

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Herrera says the survey is available on the Alliance’s website and Facebook page, as well as in its 1500-membership newsletter. She says it’s hoped the results from the first part of the survey will be available by late July, with the second part being released later this month and results available around mid-August. The Citizens Advisory Group is expected to come up with a recommended ordinance to County Supervisors by early next year.