Cannabis Advisory Committee: 3/12/2026
The Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a virtual meeting on March 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CAC meetings are live-streamed and open to the public. No registration is required. Pursuant to Government Code section 11133, this meeting will be held by teleconference. Members of the public may make comment via teleconference or in person. …
BSCC releases $125 million to support illicit cannabis enforcement
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) released $125 million in grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to address the public health and safety impacts associated with the legalization of cannabis, as provided by Proposition 64. With this fourth cohort, statewide funding now totals nearly $250 million.
California tops $1.2 billion in illegal cannabis seizures, up 18x since 2022
Underscoring the value of the state’s effort to protect public safety and reinforce a regulated cannabis marketplace, today Governor Gavin Newsom announced state officers have seized and destroyed more than $1.2 billion in illicit cannabis products through the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF).
Sonoma County CEQA Projects
Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is serving as the lead agency for environmental review of certain commercial cannabis projects in Sonoma County. Three project sites have been identified, and draft environmental documents for each are now available for public review and comment. We invite agencies, stakeholders, and…
Animal cannabis products guidance
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has adopted regulations permitting the manufacture, distribution, and sale of animal cannabis products. Animal cannabis products are subject to all of the same requirements as existing cannabis products intended for human consumption, except that animal cannabis products may not contain more than 1 mg of total THC per package…
DCC awards nearly $30 million in academic research grants
On December 26, 2025, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) awarded nearly $30 million in competitive research grants to nine academic institutions for 22 research projects. This marks the third round of grant funding, totaling nearly $80 million since 2020 to support cannabis-related research, with topics ranging from the industry’s economic dynamics to preventing cannabis-related…
Tips for avoiding potential business disputes
Entering the world of business, particularly in the cannabis industry, can be rewarding but challenging due to potential legal disputes and fraud. Contractual disputes between licensees are not regulated by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). To protect yourself, take proactive measures such as vetting business partners, understanding contracts, and maintaining comprehensive records. Following these…
