Report on the Condition and Health of the Cannabis Industry
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) provides this report pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Division 2, Part 14.5, Chapter 3, Section 34020.1, as mandated by Assembly Bill 195. This report provides an assessment of California’s cannabis industry, its economic and regulatory evolution, and the ongoing efforts to refine the legal marketplace. California’s cannabis…
California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force seizes over $254M worth of unlicensed cannabis products in 2024
Task force’s highlights include millions of pieces of illegal cannabis packaging targeting children seized SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the ongoing achievements of the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF), which seized and destroyed over $254 million in unlicensed cannabis and products during 2024. UCETF concentrated its enforcement efforts on illegal cultivation, retail, and delivery services,…
Department of Cannabis Control improves consumer protection in 2024 by aggressively investigating products that do not follow California’s regulations
DCC oversaw more than 480 embargoes in 2024 which prevented thousands of potentially adulterated products from being purchased by consumers SACRAMENTO – As part of the Department’s overall efforts to protect consumers, DCC has intensified its product safety efforts by targeting cannabis products that fail to meet California’s rigorous safety standards prior to reaching consumers.
SB 540 retailer requirements
On and after March 1, 2025, a retailer, or microbusiness with listed retail activities, shall display this brochure, including printed copies, at the point of sale or final delivery in person and online at time of online purchases and offer each new consumer a copy of the brochure.
Form 17: Corrective Action Plan for Remediation
Form overview Form number: DCC LIC 017 This form DCC-LIC-017, Corrective Action Plan for Remediation, may be used when cannabis or cannabis product is to be remediated, reprocessed, repackaged, relabeled, reformulated, or modified in any way, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 4, Section 17305. It is the responsibility of the licensee submitting the…
California’s cannabis task force seizes over $19 million in illegal cannabis and products in recent operations
SACRAMENTO – Continuing the state’s efforts to address the illegal cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) recently seized a combined total of more than $19 million of illegally grown cannabis and illegally manufactured cannabis products during concurrent operations in Oakland and Hayward. Related announcements
Cannabis Advisory Committee: 12/18/2024
The Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a virtual meeting on December 18, 2024, 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 Begins Transitioning Mendocino County Cannabis Cultivators to Annual Licenses
DCC To Process Nearly 500 Licenses, Supporting Small and Legacy Growers The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) this week began transitioning 84 Mendocino County cultivators from provisional to annual licenses, taking a pivotal step to preserve the region’s legacy while strengthening the state’s regulated cannabis market. Following last month’s certification of the Mendocino County…
Department of Cannabis Control announces seizure of over $5.2M in illegal cannabis and firearms in Solano County
Sacramento – The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), in collaboration with local partners, seized over $5.2 million worth of unlicensed cannabis products and five assault rifles during operations targeting illegal indoor cultivation sites in Solano County. On November 5 and 6, DCC’s Law Enforcement Division (LED), working with Fairfield Police Department, Fairfield Code Enforcement, Suisun…
