California seizes over 2.2 million illicit cannabis packages, many marketed as children’s candy
SACRAMENTO — Reinforcing California’s commitment to protecting children from illegal cannabis and protecting the legal cannabis marketplace, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that an operation led by his Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than 2.2 million illegal cannabis packages marked with the universal symbol of legal California cannabis. Related announcements
California seizes over $120 million in illegal cannabis since January
SACRAMENTO — In strong support of California’s legal cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that since January, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized more than $120 million worth of illegal cannabis, destroyed nearly 37 tons of unlicensed cannabis, including 122,914 illegal plants. As part of these operations, state law enforcement officials have…
Form 9101: Commercial Cannabis Owner Submittal Form
The Department of Cannabis Control requires each owner identified in a commercial cannabis license application to provide ownership information. The Department will use the information provided to determine the owner’s qualification for licensure.
DCC Announces New Software Contract with Metrc
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has executed a new contract with Metrc for track and trace software and services. DCC is required by state law to establish and maintain a track-and-trace system. The new contract went into effect on July 1, 2024 for a four year term with a state option to extend for…
Advertising, marketing, packaging, and labeling requirements for vape cartridges and integrated vaporizers
Business and Professions Code section 26120 (f) and section 26152.1 identify additional requirements for the advertising, marketing, packaging, and labeling of cannabis vape cartridges and integrated vaporizers. There are two parts to the requirements: Advertising and marketing requirements Licensees must clearly display the following messages in a clear and legible fashion when advertising and marketing…
Form 9204: Licensee Authorization Form for Information Release
Business and Professions Code section 26260 allows the Department of Cannabis Control to release non-public licensee information to financial institutions to help the licensee access financial services. This form shall be used by the licensee to authorize the release of information to financial institutions that request it. The form must be completed and signed by…
Form 9203: Financial Institution Request Form
Business and Professions Code section 26260 allows the Department of Cannabis Control to release non-public licensee information to financial institutions to help licensees access financial services. Financial institutions must use this form to request licensee information under these provisions. This form must be completed and signed by a representative of the financial institution and submitted…
