Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2026 – 2031
Director’s message Five years ago, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) was established with a mission to create a safe, sustainable, and equitable cannabis industry for all Californians. Since then, we have worked alongside licensees, local governments, community organizations, state partners, and the public to strengthen California’s legal cannabis system and support the communities it…
California continues illegal cannabis crackdown, seizing more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis in three months
Highlighting the state’s continued efforts to dismantle illegal cannabis operations tied to organized crime, environmental destruction and threats to public safety, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced new results from California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF).
Cannabis Advisory Committee: 06/04/2026
The Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. CAC meetings are live-streamed and open to the public. No registration is required. Pursuant to Government Code section 11133, this meeting will be held by teleconference. Members of the public may comment via teleconference, email, or in person.
California marks 10 years since voter-approved cannabis legalization
California has cleared more than 215,000 cannabis convictions and disrupted $1.2 billion in illicit cannabis activity over the past decade, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today, as the state marks 10 years since voters approved the Newsom-led Proposition 64 in 2016.
As Californians celebrate 4/20, State highlights safe, responsible cannabis use
If you intend to celebrate the unofficial cannabis holiday on Monday, 4/20, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has a simple reminder: keep safety in mind and purchase from only licensed cannabis retailers.
Cannabis Advisory Committee: 3/12/2026
The Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a virtual meeting on March 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CAC meetings are live-streamed and open to the public. No registration is required. Pursuant to Government Code section 11133, this meeting will be held by teleconference. Members of the public may make comment via teleconference or in person. …
BSCC releases $125 million to support illicit cannabis enforcement
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) released $125 million in grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to address the public health and safety impacts associated with the legalization of cannabis, as provided by Proposition 64. With this fourth cohort, statewide funding now totals nearly $250 million.
