Last reviewed: August 3, 2026
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) adopted regulations in CCR, title 4, sections 15020.1, 15020.2, 15020.3 to implement Senate Bill 833. Under the regulations, eligible, active cultivation licensees can make certain changes to their license. Learn more about making these changes during renewal through the licensing system.
Learn more about Cultivation license change options.
Limited Operations status
If you do not want to place your license in Limited Operations Status, select No.
To place your license in a Limited Operations Status, select Yes.
Cultivation license size change
If you want to maintain the current license size, displayed in the “Renewal Information” section above, select the No.
If you want to change the license size in the renewal period, select Yes.
Note: See the types of limited option statuses and instructions below.
Follow the steps below only if you selected yes.
The original license type will be displayed in the new license type field. Select the new license size you prefer.
The new allowed License Type Canopy Range will display below.
Confirm that your new aggregate canopy falls within this range. Enter the Aggregate Canopy Square Footage in the field.
For Specialty Cottage Outdoor or Specialty Outdoor license types, enter either the Aggregate Canopy Square Footage or Canopy Plant Count in the appropriate field.
A new Premises Diagram is required to be uploaded on the Documents page.
Additional resources
- Limited Operations Status
- Reducing the size of a cultivation license
- One-time license expiration date changes
Contact us
By email: licensing@cannabis.ca.gov or by phone: 1-844-61-CA-DCC (844-612-2322).
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