Year-over-year gains hit double and triple digit percentage increases for search warrants issued, illegal cannabis plants eradicated, firearms seized, and arrests    The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) released its 2021 and 2022 enforcement statistics, highlighting year- over year trends that show significant growth in the number of search warrants issued, arrests made, and illegal cannabis […]

Amendment No. 1 Date amendment issued: 2/23/2023 This amendment No. 1 is being issued to correct the closing date of the protest period. Except as modified hereby, the Notice of Intent to Award remains unmodified. The Department of Cannabis Control intends to award solicitation No. RFP 22-002 For: Cannabis Consumer Awareness Campaign To: Fiona Hutton & Associates Any […]

First Of Its Kind Program Provides Financial Assistance to Local Governments for Development of Retail Cannabis Licensing Programs  CALIFORNIA – The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is launching its Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant, a national first-of-its kind program that will provide local jurisdictions with resources to expand access to regulated cannabis products to underserved […]

The Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold three subcommittee meetings during the month of February:      Medicinal Use Subcommittee      Monday, February 13, 2023 – 1 p.m.     View the meeting agenda and information about the meeting.      Cultivation Subcommittee      Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – 9 a.m.     View the meeting agenda and information about the meeting.   […]

The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) sent guidance on the use of internal combustion engine generators in November 2022 to help cultivators comply with environmental laws and regulations. Many licensees have followed up with questions, so DCC has published additional guidance on its website to help licensees remain in compliance. Read the new guidance on our […]