Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) may serve as the lead agency for environmental review related to DCC’s issuance of commercial cannabis licenses. As lead agency, CEQA-related documents will be prepared and posted for public notice. We invite agencies, stakeholders, and community members to review these documents and share feedback during the identified formal comment periods.
DCC currently issues commercial cannabis licenses under Division 10 of the Business and Professions Code and California Code of Regulations, title 4, division 19. All legal commercial cannabis activity must be conducted pursuant to state licensing requirements.
For more project-specific information, please refer to the links below.
Pending public notices
There are no active projects in this area.
Prior CEQA determinations
Notice of Availability for CEQA documentation for Cannabis Activities in Stanislaus County
Summary: At this time, five commercial cannabis sites have been identified as requiring environmental documents under CEQA. Draft environmental documents have been prepared for each of these sites and are now being circulated for public review and comment. These documents analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed activities, including cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and/or retail operations, and propose mitigation measures as appropriate. If certified, DCC will use the documents to issue annual licenses for commercial cannabis activities.
All documentation may be viewed on the State Clearinghouse website.
Contact us
DCC’s team of licensed commercial cannabis experts is here to help. For additional questions regarding your license or environmental review, please contact info@cannabis.ca.gov.
