Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 9104 - Evidence of Name Use

The petition shall describe the name and history of the proposed appellation of origin, including:

(a) In narrative form, an explanation of how the name has been used in the geographical area covered by the proposed appellation of origin, supported by evidence of name usage. The relationship of the name and boundary of the proposed appellation of origin should be thoroughly explained; and

(b) Evidence of name usage shall conform to the following requirements:

(1) Evidence shall be appropriately cross-referenced in the petition;

(2) Evidence shall demonstrate the proposed name is directly associated with an area in which licensed cannabis cultivation exists;

(3) Evidence to support the proposed name shall come from sources independent of the petitioner; and

(4) Appropriate name evidence sources include but are not limited to historical and modern government or commercial maps, books, newspapers, magazines, tourist and other promotional materials, local business or school names, and road names.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 9104

1. New section filed 11-23-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 48). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

Note: Authority cited: Section 26063, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 26063, Business and Professions Code.

1. New section filed 11-23-2021; operative 1/1/2022 (Register 2021, No. 48). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.