DCC communications

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Licensee Update (May 18, 2026)

  • A message about federal rescheduling from DCC Director Clint Kellum
  • Emergency rulemaking for modifications to A- and M-designation
  • Heads up!

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Licensee Update (May 11, 2026)

  • Federal rescheduling resources and feedback survey
  • It’s important to maintain an active seller’s permit
  • Primary panel labeling reminders for all edible cannabis products
  • Special requirements for tinctures
  • Learn about embargoes
  • Recent consumer advisory

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Licensee Update (May 4, 2026)

  • Federal cannabis rescheduling resources and information
  • DCC has streamlined the process to modify a license designation
  • Keep your LSA document up to date
  • Last call! Written public comment period extended: Modifications to proposed rulemaking to update pesticide testing requirements
  • Recent consumer advisory

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Licensee Update (Apr. 27, 2026)

  • Federal cannabis rescheduling is here
  • Written public comment period extended: Modifications to proposed rulemaking to update pesticide testing requirements 
  • Daily purchase limits for adult use cannabis customers
  • DCC can only discuss application or license specific details with the designated responsible party or owner
  • Is your premises diagram accurate?
  • This week’s helpful tip: Finding and printing your license certificate
  • Recent consumer advisory

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Licensee Update (Apr. 20, 2026)

  • California is celebrating a high milestone – 10 years of legalized cannabis!
  • Written public comment period extended: Modifications to proposed rulemaking to update pesticide testing requirements
  • Time to renew your nursery, processing, or cultivation license but you’re on a tight budget: Check out these options
  • DPR has resources available for cultivators including a list of products that meet the criteria of use on cannabis
  • Self-inspection checklist for cultivators, nurseries, and processors
  • Using the term organic or OCal on cannabis packaging is restricted
  • Recent consumer advisory

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