Learn how California’s cannabis laws and regulations work together to create a safe, legal, and compliant market. This section explains the rules that apply to cannabis businesses, including DCC regulations, compliance requirements, and the rulemaking process.
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California’s cannabis laws
Learn about how laws, regulations and ordinances work together to set rules for businesses and consumers.
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Compliance with state law
A vibrant, compliant legal cannabis market benefits and protects the safety of all Californians. DCC’s compliance efforts support this by: DCC works with licensees to gain voluntary compliance. For example, DCC may issue a Notice to Comply, which identifies violations, provides direction as to how to correct the violations, and provides a deadline for correcting…
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DCC regulations
Business and Professions Code (Bus. & Prof. Code) section 26013 grants the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) the authority to adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement, administer, and enforce its duties under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) (Bus. & Prof. Code, section 26000 et seq.) The…
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Final decisions
Decisions adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act In certain circumstances, a license denial, citation or disciplinary action will result in DCC issuing a final Order of Decision pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. The following table provides information related to those decisions and allows you to view the Order of Decision by selecting the…
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How regulations are made
Regulations are changed through a process called rulemaking. The rulemaking process: There are two main types of rulemaking: DCC must follow the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) when adopting regulations. The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) reviews proposed changes; they make sure the APA is followed. Steps in the rulemaking process Before the rulemaking process, DCC: …
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License denials, citations, and disciplinary actions
Explore information related to license denials, citations, fines, suspensions, and revocations issued by DCC.
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Rulemaking
Learn about how regulations are made in California.
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Where cannabis businesses are allowed
Find what types of cannabis businesses are allowed in your city or county.
