Bureau of Cannabis Control – Licensing Information
The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) is the lead agency in regulating commercial cannabis licenses for medical and adult-use cannabis in California. The Bureau is responsible for licensing retailers, distributors, testing labs, microbusinesses, and temporary cannabis events. The Bureau is currently accepting licensing applications. New users will be required to register an account on the Bureau’s online self-service portal prior to applying for a license. The Bureau’s online licensing system and e-Learning portal can be found in the links below.
- Bureau of Cannabis Control – Online Licensing System
- Bureau of Cannabis Control – Application Forms
- Bureau of Cannabis Control – Video Tutorials/E-Learning Portal
Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch – Licensing Information
The Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch, a division of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is responsible for regulating the manufacturers of cannabis-infused edibles for both medical and nonmedical use. CDPH is currently accepting licensing applications. Interested parties can submit their temporary license application by email or mail to the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch with a copy of their local authorization.
- Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch – Licensing Page
- Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch – Temporary License Application
- Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch – Temporary License Application Instructions
- Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch – Shared-Use Facility Registration Form for Temporary Licensees
- Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch – Type-S Temporary License Application
CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing – Licensing Information
CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing, a division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is responsible for licensing cultivators of medicinal and adult-use (recreational) cannabis and implementing a track-and-trace system to record the movement of cannabis through the distribution chain. CDFA is currently accepting licensing applications. Their online licensing application system and training videos can be found in the links below.
- CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing – Online Licensing System
- CalCannabis Step-by-Step Training Video – How to Fill Out an Application for a Temporary & Annual State Cannabis Cultivation License
- CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing – Annual License Application
- CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing – A Reference Guide for the Application Attachments
- CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing – A Reference Guide for the Cultivation Plan
- CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing – Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form
Licensing Overview Presentations
Each of California’s three licensing authorities have prepared presentations relating to their recent regulations, which also includes complete overview on the licensing process in the links below. Those interested in preparing for the application process are also encouraged to read through each licensing authority’s proposed emergency regulations.