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
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.
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.
Over the past three months, California seized $476 million worth of unlicensed cannabis products
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state seized $476 million worth of illegal cannabis between April and June, thanks to the combined efforts of the Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF), co-led by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) and the Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW).
Department of Cannabis Control conducts statewide enforcement operations on the same day
What you need to know: Partnering with local law enforcement officials, the Department of Cannabis Control lead seven operations in three counties on the same day that resulted in $4.9M in illegal cannabis being seized. SACRAMENTO – The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) announced today that seven successful enforcement actions were carried out against unlicensed…
California Department of Cannabis Control announces $30M in grant funding to advance cannabis research
(DCC) is soliciting research proposals from California public universities. Up to $30 million in grant funding is available to support cannabis-related academic research that address critical gaps in scientific knowledge and guide future policy decisions.
Department of Cannabis Control submits proposed pesticide testing requirements for public input
These proposed changes are based on the latest recommendations from the Department of Pesticide Regulation and reflect the DCC’s commitment to align testing standards with the most current public health science.
The Department of Cannabis Control shuts down illegal cannabis grow near school in Anaheim
Over $4.3M in illicit cannabis seized. ORANGE COUNTY — The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), in coordination with the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Code Enforcement, recently shut down a large-scale illegal indoor cannabis cultivation site located within 100 feet of a school. The operation resulted in the seizure of 2,626 pounds of unlicensed cannabis…
