News & Press Release Archive
State Cannabis Authorities Laud Governor Newsom’s California Comeback Plan Proposals for Cannabis
Plan proposes millions in funding to address environmental impacts, public health and safety concerns, and equity and inclusionSACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom’s California Comeback Plan released today proposes $100 million General Fund in grant funding for...
Cannabis Advisory Committee To Hold Virtual Meetings
SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that the Cannabis Advisory Committee will be holding three virtual meetings in May. On Monday, May 17, there will be a subcommittee meeting held to discuss License Types beginning at...
California Cannabis Equity Grants Program Provides $15 Million in Grant Funding for Local Jurisdictions
Funding advances economic justice for communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), in partnership with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, today...
California Officially Joins National Cannabis Regulators Association
SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that California has officially become the newest member of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), a non-partisan organization created to facilitate information sharing amongst...
Cannabis Advisory Committee To Hold Virtual Meeting
SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that the Cannabis Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.The agenda for the meeting can be found on to the Bureau’s website at the following link:...
Notice Regarding Billboard Advertisements on Interstate and State Highways
SACRAMENTO – On January 11, 2021, in the case of Farmer v. Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) & Lori Ajax, the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court entered a formal judgement ruling that Section 5040(b)(3) of the Bureau’s regulations is invalid.This...
Cannabis Licensing Authorities Notice Proposed Regulations To Provide Greater Access To Financial Services For Licensees
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California state cannabis licensing authorities – the Bureau of Cannabis Control, California Department of Food and Agriculture and California Department of Public Health – provided notice to the public of proposed emergency...
Cannabis Licensing Authorities Consolidation Part Of Governor’s Proposed State Budget
SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom’s fiscal year 2021-2022 budget proposal released today includes a proposal to consolidate the three state licensing authorities into a single Department of Cannabis Control. This proposal was first announced in January 2020 but...
Bureau Of Cannabis Control Announces Grant Solicitation For Cannabis Equity Grants Program
Sacramento, CA – The Bureau of Cannabis Control, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), is pleased to announce that the fiscal year 2020-2021 Grant Solicitation for the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for...
Notice Regarding State Stay-At-Home Order Issued December 3, 2020
On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new Stay-at-Home Order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to continue facilitating a consistent approach across the state to slow the spread of COVID-19. This order...