Cannabis Advisory Committee: 11/13/2025
The Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a virtual meeting on November 13, 2025, 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. …
California’s Cannabis Task Force Seizes and Eradicates Over $222 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q3 2025
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California’s cannabis enforcement efforts led to the seizure and destruction of over $222 million worth of illegal cannabis from July to September 2025. Partners across state government, a part of the California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) worked together to seize illegal cannabis, plants and firearms from…
Notice of Intent to Award: Real CA Cannabis Campaign Sep 19, 2025
The Department of Cannabis Control intends to award solicitation no. RFP 24-001
Representative sampling checklist for distributors
Licensed cannabis distributors in California must follow specific rules for regulatory compliance testing and representative sampling before products can be sold at retail. This step-by-step checklist explains distributor responsibilities, including batch possession, representative sampling, chain of custody, certificates of analysis, and what to do if a batch passes or fails compliance testing.
Department of Cannabis Control shuts down $29.9M in illegal cannabis operations across Southern California
Department of Cannabis Control executed 17 search warrants across Southern California, dismantling illegal distribution and retail operations, including nearly $20 million in illicit product from a single distribution site in Glendale.
Cannabis Advisory Committee: 08/28/2025
The Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a virtual meeting on August 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CAC meetings are live-streamed and open to the public. No registration is required.
The Department of Cannabis Control’s recent efforts continue to prioritize consumer and public safety and support the legal cannabis market
During the second quarter of 2025, the Department of Cannabis Control has seized over $62M in illegal cannabis, recalled 444 unsafe or noncompliant products, issued 256 new licenses, and transitioned 748 businesses from provisional licensure to annual licensure.
Language Access Plan
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is committed to removing language barriers and ensuring all Californians can access its services. The agency offers free language assistance, including interpreters and translated materials. Key resources are available in multiple languages, included Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hmong, Vietnamese, and others, with help accessible by phone, email, or online. DCC…
Notice of Availability for CEQA documentation for Cannabis Activities in Stanislaus County
Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is serving as the lead agency for environmental review of commercial cannabis projects in Stanislaus County. Five project sites have been identified, and draft environmental documents for each are now available for public review and comment. We invite agencies, stakeholders, and community members to review these documents and share feedback during the formal comment period.
Form 1203: Language Access Complaint
This form is for use by members of the public or recipients of services to file complaints regarding language access.
