(a)
The department may adopt regulations establishing the requirements and procedure for the issuance of a general agreement in a geographic area for a category or categories of activities related to cannabis cultivation.
(b)
A general agreement adopted by the department subsequent to adoption of regulations under this section shall be in lieu of an individual agreement described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 1602.
(c)
Subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 1602 and all other time periods to process agreements specified in this chapter do not apply to the issuance of a general
agreement adopted by the department pursuant to this section.
(d)
The department general agreement issued by the department pursuant to this section is a final agreement and is not subject to Section 1603 or 1604.
(e)
The department shall charge a fee for a general agreement adopted by the department under this section in accordance with Section 1609.
(f)
Regulations adopted pursuant to this section, and any amendment thereto, shall not be subject to Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code.