Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) Compliance Alert: Public Health Permit Deadline Approaching
In this month’s bulletin, Executive Director Michelle Garakian makes clear that cannabis licensees must begin preparing for 2027 renewals now.
What Non-Retail Cannabis Businesses Should Expect from Compliance Inspections in 2026
DCR outlined the most common issues inspectors come across and highlighted best practices for cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and delivery operations.
Key Track-and-Trace (Metrc) Compliance Deadlines Every California Cannabis Licensee Must Know
Most critical track-and-trace regulatory timelines that cannabis businesses must follow to remain compliant
President Signs Executive Order Advancing Federal Cannabis Rescheduling: What It Means for Cannabis Businesses
President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to reschedule cannabis under the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
Understanding DCC Compliance Actions, Appeals, and Embargoes: A Complete Guide for California Cannabis Licensees
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is responsible for regulating, licensing, and enforcing commercial cannabis activity under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and Title 4 of the California Code of Regulations. Licensees may encounter compliance actions, licensing decisions, or product-related enforcement such as embargoes. To challenge any appealable action, […]
Preventing Products Appealing to Children: What California Licensees Must Know
Under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), cannabis advertising, marketing, products, packaging and labeling that are attractive to children or persons under 21 are strictly prohibited in California
Labeling Requirements for Manufactured Cannabis Products: What California Licensees Need to Know
In California, all manufactured cannabis products must be fully packaged and labeled in their final form before they are transferred to a licensed distributor for regulatory compliance testing.
Compliance Timeline for All Los Angeles Applicants and Licensees
The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has established a multi-year compliance schedule requiring Applicants and Licensees to obtain
Los Angeles Social Equity Program Update
The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation Social Equity Verification Process will open on March 17, 2025 at 12pm.
Where Can You Locate a Cannabis Dispensary in California?
Although the distribution of cannabis for recreational use has been legalized in California, the industry is subject to a host of strict, complex, and interlocking rules and regulations. Rules at the federal, state, county, and municipal (city/town) levels affect whether, where, and how cannabis business can be conducted. In order to establish a cannabis dispensary […]
