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State law requires that all cannabis goods are sold in child-resistant packaging (CRP). CRP is packaging that is designed to be hard for children under five years of age to open. It is the responsibility of the licensee that packaged the cannabis good to make sure that the package meets CRP requirements.

DCC’s first ever strategic plan focuses on four priorities that will support the department over the next three years as it continues to foster a well-regulated cannabis market in California.

The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Licensing of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation in Mendocino County Project (Project).

These guidelines apply to all nonmanufactured and manufactured cannabis goods that will be sold at a licensed retailer.

These guidelines cover labeling requirements for non-manufactured cannabis goods that are ready to be sold by a licensed retailer.

The Master Manufacturing Protocol is a written document that describes how to make a cannabis product. It lists the type and amount of each ingredient to use and each step that must be followed to safely and consistently produce the product.

These guidelines apply to manufactured cannabis products that are ready to be sold by a licensed retailer.

A Batch Production Record is a detailed, written documentation of the work performed to manufacture or remediate a batch of cannabis or cannabis product.