Looking for information or support from the Department of Cannabis Control? This section has resources to help you stay informed and safe — from learning about cannabis equity and product recalls to finding licensed businesses, viewing data dashboards, or getting help after a disaster.
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Cannabis equity
California’s cannabis equity efforts support people and communities harmed by cannabis criminalization. These efforts lower barriers to the cannabis industry for those hit hardest by the War on Drugs. Effects of cannabis criminalization Cannabis prohibition had a devastating impact on Californians and people across the country. The long-term consequences of cannabis criminalization continue to impact: …
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Complaints against cannabis businesses
File an anonymous complaints against licensed or unlicensed cannabis businesses.
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Data dashboards
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) developed four data dashboards to display essential licensing, harvest, and sales statistics for the California cannabis industry. These dashboards transform raw data from DCC’s licensing and track-and-trace systems into valuable insights to inform consumers, cannabis businesses, policymakers, local government officials, and researchers.
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DCC communications
Stay informed with DCC email communications, featuring regulatory updates, compliance guidance, helpful tips, upcoming CAC meetings, and links to the full emails. For older materials, you may access the complete archives through our Mailchimp repositories. Cultivation rulemaking and public comment opportunity (Nov. 10, 2025) Read the full announcement (Mailchimp) Provisional license deadlines, tincture rules, and…
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DCC forms
Application forms Licensing forms Grant-related forms Equity forms Other forms
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Guidance and checklists for applicants and licensees
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) provides guidance, checklists, and worksheets for applicants and licensees. Checklists and guidance resources Licensing system guides
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Payments and office locations
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) operates offices in Northern, Central, and Southern California. At these locations, you can make cash, money order, cashier’s check or check payments, submit license and renewal fees, or make fine and/or cost recovery payments. Appointments are strongly recommended to ensure timely assistance. General office hours and services Visit a…
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Premises diagram guidance
Licensees must maintain, at all times, an accurate, complete, and detailed diagram of the premises on record with the DCC. When to submit a premises diagram: Applicants must submit the proposed diagram during the application process. Licensees must submit a request to modify their premises diagram. No modifications to a license’s current premises diagram can…
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Running a business in California
Cannabis businesses must follow the regular rules for businesses in California.
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Search for a licensed business
Search for a business licensed by the Department of Cannabis Control.
