If you already hold a cannabis license, this section provides tools and information to help you stay compliant and operate successfully in California’s regulated market. Learn about requirements for each license type, packaging and labeling standards, and how to renew your license. You can also access CannaConnect, DCC’s hub for updates, guidance, and resources to support cannabis businesses.
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CannaConnect Licensee Resources
CannaConnect is the Department of Cannabis Control’s (DCC) resource hub, here to help license holders get the tools & support they need to maintain compliance and thrive. Latest updates Quick actions Advertising, marketing, packaging, and labeling For provisional licensees Provisional licenses help cannabis operators, particularly small, equity, and legacy cannabis businesses, transition into the legal…
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Cultivation
Cultivators grow all of the cannabis plants that are harvested, sold as flower, and made into products.
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Disaster relief programs
If you cannot meet a licensing requirement due to a declared disaster, you can request relief from a regulatory requirement.
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Distribution
Distributors transport cannabis and cannabis products in California.
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Events
Cannabis events are multi-day events where people can sell and consume cannabis.
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How to renew your license
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Manufacturing
Manufacturers extract cannabinoids from cannabis plants and make products out of the extract.
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Retail
Cannabis retailers sell cannabis goods through storefront shops or delivery.
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Testing laboratories
Testing laboratories make sure cannabis goods are safe for consumption.
