Licensing, Agreement - Unlawful Trafficking Medical Marijuana

The Master Agreement CTR074158, established by the Arizona Department of Health Services, is a comprehensive contract focused on addressing unlawful medical marijuana trafficking and related law enforcement activities. The IDV primarily supports the Maricopa County Drug Suppression Task Force (MCDST), enabling investigations into clandestine drug laboratories, illegal marijuana operations, and enforcement of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. The contract provides comprehensive coverage for investigating marijuana grow operations, dispensaries, and cultivation sites that fall outside legal parameters, with a specific emphasis on synthetic opioid and cannabis-related illegal activities in Maricopa County and surrounding regions.

The master agreement is awarded to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and has a five-year performance period from April 23, 2024, to April 22, 2029. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement with a total value of $300,000, allocated as $250,000 for personnel and operations costs (paid in 5 quarterly installments of $50,000) and $50,000 for equipment purchases (distributed through 8 quarterly payments of $6,250). Geographically, the contract covers Arizona, specifically focusing on Maricopa County, and is managed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. The contract includes provisions for quarterly reporting, detailed documentation of investigations, arrests, and closures of unlawful marijuana operations.