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California’s Cannabis Task Force Seizes and Eradicates Over $222 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q3 2025
SACRAMENTO – 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. Partners across state government, a part of the California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) worked together to seize illegal cannabis, plants and firearms from…
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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.
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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.
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Over the past three months, California seized $476 million worth of unlicensed cannabis products
Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today 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).
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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…
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California Department of Cannabis Control announces $30M in grant funding to advance cannabis research
SACRAMENTO — To increase public understanding of cannabis and to better inform future laws impacting the state’s industry, the California Department of Cannabis Control (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…
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Department of Cannabis Control submits proposed pesticide testing requirements for public input
SACRAMENTO — Today, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) released proposed updates to California’s cannabis testing regulations. The regulatory package would revise action levels for pesticide in cannabis products and update the list of pesticides required for testing. These proposed changes are based on the latest recommendations from the Department of Pesticide Regulation and reflect…
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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…
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$5.5M in illegal cannabis seized at unlicensed dispensary in Los Angeles County
Illegal dispensary was preparing over $4.8M in illegal cannabis flower for unlicensed distribution. LOS ANGELES COUNTY — To continue the disruption of illicit cannabis sales in California while protecting cannabis consumers, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) shut down an unlicensed cannabis retailer in Monrovia that was preparing to ship over 2,900 pounds of illegal…
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Multi-agency operation yields record $123.5 million seized in illicit cannabis
SACRAMENTO – In its largest operation to date, the state’s task force dedicated to eradicating illegal cannabis operations conducted a large-scale, multi-agency operation in the Central Valley, leading to the seizure of 105,700 illicit cannabis plants and 22,057 pounds of processed cannabis worth $123.5 million.
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