Animal cannabis products guidance
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has adopted regulations permitting the manufacture, distribution, and sale of animal cannabis products. Animal cannabis products are subject to all of the same requirements as existing cannabis products intended for human consumption, except that animal cannabis products may not contain more than 1 mg of total THC per package…
DCC awards nearly $30 million in academic research grants
On December 26, 2025, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) awarded nearly $30 million in competitive research grants to nine academic institutions for 22 research projects. This marks the third round of grant funding, totaling nearly $80 million since 2020 to support cannabis-related research, with topics ranging from the industry’s economic dynamics to preventing cannabis-related…
Tips for avoiding potential business disputes
Entering the world of business, particularly in the cannabis industry, can be rewarding but challenging due to potential legal disputes and fraud. Contractual disputes between licensees are not regulated by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). To protect yourself, take proactive measures such as vetting business partners, understanding contracts, and maintaining comprehensive records. Following these…
2025 Cannabis Academic Research Grants
First announced on December 29, 2025, the Department of Cannabis Control awarded nearly $30 million to fund 22 research projects. The Department has awarded nearly $80 million since 2020 to fund 72 research projects. Learn more about previously funded projects. Evaluating the Impact of Cannabis Vape Packaging and Health Warning Regulations on Young AdultsUC San…
Cannabis crackdown: State officials seize 58,350 illegal cannabis plants worth $57 million in November
SACRAMENTO – As California continues to crack down on the illicit cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced three major enforcement operations conducted in November that yielded major results, including eradicating 58,358 plants and seizing about three tons of processed cannabis worth an estimated $56.5 million. About the DCC The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) licenses and…
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
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.
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.
