Department of Cannabis Control
DCC’s data dashboards display essential licensing, harvest, and sales statistics for the California cannabis industry. These dashboards transform raw data into valuable insights to inform consumers, cannabis businesses, policymakers, local government officials, and researchers.
What’s legal - Department of Cannabis Control
Cannabis is legal in California. You can buy cannabis if you are: 18 or older with a physician’s recommendation (medicinal use) 21 or older (adult use) Cities and counties may have stricter laws about cannabis than the state. Go to your city or …
California’s cannabis laws - Department of Cannabis Control
California became the first state to allow medicinal cannabis use when voters passed the Compassionate Use Act in 1996. Today, cannabis is legal in California for both medicinal and adult (recreational) use.
Find Licensed Dispensaries - Real CA Cannabis
Check out this quick and easy map of licensed dispensaries statewide and see where you can buy Real CA Cannabis near you.
How to apply for a license - Department of Cannabis Control
California’s cannabis laws Where cannabis businesses are allowed DCC regulations How regulations are made Rulemaking Compliance with state law Resources Data dashboards DCC Forms Cannabis recalls and safety notices Cannabis equity Payments and office locations Complaints against cannabis businesses Disaster relief programs Search for a ...
Responsible cannabis use - Department of Cannabis Control
Adults 21 or older can possess and consume cannabis in California, while anyone 18 or older can use cannabis if they have a physician’s recommendation or a medical marijuana ID card. Visit Real California Cannabis to ensure you’re buying from a licensed retailer.
Real CA Cannabis
Launched by the California Department of Cannabis Control, Real CA Cannabis tells you where to find high-quality products statewide—responsibly grown, locally sourced, and regulated by the state to protect consumers. You can search for licensed dispensaries using this site or scan the QR Codes in-store to verify before you buy.
License types - Department of Cannabis Control
CA.GOV / Department of Cannabis Control / Applicants / License types Print License types The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issues licenses based on the type of cannabis activity that your business will perform.
Medicinal cannabis - Department of Cannabis Control
Jun 19, 2021 · The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) manages the state-authorized Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program (MMICP). The MMICP web-based registry allows law enforcement and the public to verify the validity of a qualified patient or primary caregiver’s MMICP as authorization to possess, grow, transport, and/or use medical ...
Where cannabis businesses are allowed - Department of Cannabis …
Cannabis use is legal in California. But cities and counties can prohibit cannabis businesses, like retail. As a result, the state is a patchwork of areas where it is and is not legal to establish a cannabis business.