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DCC awards nearly $30 million in academic research grants
On December 26, 2025, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) awarded nearly $30 million in competitive research grants to nine academic institutions for 22 research projects. This marks the third round of grant funding, totaling nearly $80 million since 2020 to support cannabis-related research, with topics ranging from the industry’s economic dynamics to preventing cannabis-related…
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Tips for avoiding potential business disputes
Entering the world of business, particularly in the cannabis industry, can be rewarding but challenging due to potential legal disputes and fraud. Contractual disputes between licensees are not regulated by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). To protect yourself, take proactive measures such as vetting business partners, understanding contracts, and maintaining comprehensive records. Following these…
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Cannabis crackdown: State officials seize 58,350 illegal cannabis plants worth $57 million in November
As California continues to crack down on the illicit cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced three major enforcement operations conducted in November that yielded major results, including eradicating 58,358 plants and seizing about three tons of processed cannabis worth an estimated $56.5 million.
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California’s Cannabis Task Force Seizes and Eradicates Over $222 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q3 2025
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.
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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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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.
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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).
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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
(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.
