News & Press Release Archive
New Labeling System for All State Cannabis Cultivation Licenses
Hello CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Stakeholders:On October 24, 2019, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) installed an online cannabis cultivation licensing system enhancement that altered the labeling structure of all annual and...
Legislative Update: Assembly Bill 1529 – Modification to Vape Cartridge Labeling Requirements
Assembly Bill (AB) 1529 was recently signed into law and modifies the labeling requirements for cannabis vaping products. The bill is effective immediately and does not require regulatory changes to be effective.All vape cartridges and integrated vaping...
Governor Newsom Launches Resource Website for Californians Impacted by Wildfires and Power Shutoffs
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a new state website with tools and resources for Californians who have been impacted by wildfires and utility-directed power shutoffs.The website, RESPONSE.CA.GOV, combines emergency...
Cannabis Advisory Committee to Hold Upcoming October Meetings in Burlingame
SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that the Cannabis Advisory Committee will hold two subcommittee meetings on Tuesday, October 22 and a full committee meeting on Wednesday, October 23 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco...
Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Local Equity Grant Funding Recipients
SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that it has awarded equity grant funding to local jurisdictions to be used for commercial cannabis equity programs that focus on inclusion and support of persons or communities that were...
California Cannabis Track-and-Trace/METRC System Workshops for Licensees
We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming California Cannabis Track-and-Trace (CCTT-METRC) System workshops for an advanced overview of the CCTT-METRC system being used statewide to record inventory and movement of cannabis and cannabis products...
BCC Announces Enforcement Action Against Smoke Shop Illegally Selling Counterfeit Cannabis Products in Fresno
ENFORCEMENT UPDATE: The Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) and DCA’s Cannabis Enforcement Unit (CEU) received a tip yesterday from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration concerning a smoke shop illegally selling counterfeit cannabis products...
Investing in Social Equity: $28.5 Million Works to Counteract Impacts of the War on Drugs
Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced 69 grants totaling $28.5 million awarded to organizations across the state. The funds come from cannabis tax revenue generated by The Adult Use of...
Vaping Related Lung Illness: A Summary of the Public Health Risks and Recommendations for the Public
This health advisory seeks to inform the public about the imminent public health risks posed by vaping any product, including the use of electronic cigarettes (e‐cigarettes), as vaping has recently been linked to severe breathing problems, lung damage, and...
Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order to Confront Youth Vaping Epidemic
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed today an executive order to confront the growing youth epidemic and health risks linked to vaping. The executive order directs the Department of Public Health (CDPH) to launch a $20 million statewide digital and...