SEPTEMBER 2020 •
Authentic’s cannabis business permit application to the City declares its ownership.
FEBRUARY 2022 •
COVER UP
Authentic lied to Mayor Moy and said that Albert Mitchell was removed due to his death—but he was never listed
as an owner in the state application to begin with.
APRIL 2024 •
VIOLATION
In violation of FMC rules—for a fourth time—Authentic
changed its DCC ownership structure without notifying
the City.
NOVEMBER 2024 •
COVER UP & VIOLATION
After the City found conflicting ownership records on the DCC site, Authentic claimed the DCC was simply
mistaken—then secretly altered its DCC ownership
again, seemingly to cover its tracks.
JANUARY 2023 •
VIOLATION
In violation of the FMC—for a third time—Authentic
changed its DCC ownership structure without notifying
the City.
AUGUST 2021 •
VIOLATION
In violation of FMC rules, Authentic left out 30% owner Albert Mitchell in its state cannabis application, despite listing him in the City filing.
• JUNE 2021
Authentic’s application, with the declared owners, was
approved.
• APRIL 2022
The DCC licensed Authentic based on an ownership
structure that differed by 87% from its City filing.
• JULY 2023
COVER UP
In continued violation of the FMC, Authentic hid major
ownership changes when the City asked about their
permit status.
• DECEMBER 2024
COVER UP
At a City Council meeting, Authentic falsely claimed no ownership changes were made—DCC records prove
otherwise.
• OCTOBER 2024
The City updated its ordinance to allow non-exercised
permits to be rescinded, along with other technical
program changes.
• OCTOBER 2021
VIOLATION
In violation of the FMC—again—Authentic changed its
DCC ownership structure by more than 50% without
notifying the City.
VIOLATIONS & COVER UPS BY AUTHENTIC FAIRFIELD
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025