News & Press Release Archive
California Notices Emergency Cannabis Regulations Requiring QR Code Certificate
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) provided notice to the public of proposed emergency cannabis regulations that would make it mandatory for cannabis businesses to post their unique Quick Response Code (QR Code)...
State Agencies To Host Four Free Cannabis Cultivation Licensing Workshops
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) are hosting a series of cannabis licensing workshops this January and February.These free...
Consolidation of California Cannabis Licensing Authorities
To All Interested Parties, We are proud to share Governor Newsom’s budget proposal for cannabis industry regulation and taxation, announced by the Governor today. Regulatory Simplification: In an effort to improve access to licensing and simplify...
Important Announcement Regarding External Transfers for Metrc Users
To All Interested Parties,Metrc has recently published an industry bulletin to all Metrc user accounts regarding the retirement of external transfers.Effective January 15, 2020, external transfers can no longer be used in California to ship or receive...
Draft Grant Solicitation & Comment Period for Cannabis Equity Grants Program
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is administering the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions, also known as the Local Equity Grant Program, on behalf of the Bureau of Cannabis Control. We’re pleased to...
BCC Launches QR Code Campaign Encouraging Consumers to Scan and Verify Licensed Cannabis Retailers
SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) launched a campaign today encouraging consumers to look for and scan a quick response code (QR code) with their smartphone camera when they visit a licensed cannabis retailer. Consumers who scan to...
Office of Innovation – California Cannabis Experience Survey
Nearly three years ago, Proposition 64 marked the beginning of California’s three state cannabis licensing authorities: The Bureau of Cannabis Control, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Department of Public Health. Each...
California Legislative Analyst’s Office Publishes Cannabis Tax Adjustment Report
The California Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) recently published their cannabis tax report, Adjusting California's Cannabis Taxes, recommending adjustments to the state’s cannabis tax rate.In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64,...
State Cannabis Authorities Serve 24 Search Warrants Against Illegal Cannabis Retailers
SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) and the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Cannabis Enforcement Unit (DOI-CEU) today announced a series of enforcement actions against illegal cannabis retailers operating in Los Angeles.Search warrants...
Cannabis Advisory Committee to Hold Upcoming December Meetings in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that the Cannabis Advisory Committee will hold a subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, December 10 and a full committee meeting on Wednesday, December 11 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West....