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    April 2023 News Bulletin

    April 20, 2023

    Happy 4/20 There is much lore about the origins of 4/20, a day specially dedicated to celebrating cannabis and cannabis culture.  Whatever the true story is, DCR wishes everyone a safe 4/20! DCR is incredibly excited to report that on this 4/20 ...

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    March 2023 News Bulletin

    April 4, 2023

    Greetings! The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is leading local applicants and current operators into a new phase of the licensing process. As the State of California moves away from provisional licensing into a more permanent annual ...

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    Licensing 101 w/Jason Killeen on Friday, April 14, 2023

    April 4, 2023

    View Webinar Archive If you’re currently going through or plan to go through the application process and require assistance, here’s your chance to learn everything you need to know and more. Join DCR on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM at L ...

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    State Provisional License Deadline: EXTENDED TO MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2023 (per the DCC)

    March 29, 2023

    The deadline to apply for a provisional license from the State of California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is fast approaching. After April 3, 2023, Social Equity Applicants who DO NOT receive a DCC provisional license must obtain a license ...

  • March 31st Provisional Deadline Webinar
    Provisional Deadline and Annual Licensing Webinar March 23rd at 6 PM

    March 13, 2023

    Preparing for the Department of Cannabis Control's March 31st Deadline and Annual Licensing Thursday, March 23rd 6:00 - 7:30 PM RSVP Here This webinar will present strategies for preparing for annual licensure at both the City and State level ...

  • Business, Licensing and Compliance Assistance Program
    March Cannadispatch

    March 6, 2023

    The Department of Cannabis Regulation’s (DCR) Social Equity Program (SEP) celebrates Women’s History Month and recognizes their valuable everyday contributions to advance, equality, justice, and opportunity for all. A huge thank you to the ...

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    Special Edition Q & A Virtual Lunch Hour with Jason Killeen - March 8, 2023

    March 2, 2023

    Join DCR’s Assistant Executive Director Jason Killeen for an hour-long virtual Q&A session on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M. Pacific Time. The webinar starts off with a brief presentation on key local and state deadlines and the ...

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    February 2023 News Bulletin

    March 1, 2023

    Greetings, I am very pleased to report that the Cannabis & Capital: Investors Networking Forum on February 24, 2023, was a huge success. Despite the unprecedented weather, the event was well attended by over 450 cannabis industry stakeholders. The ...

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    January 2023 News Bulletin

    January 31, 2023

    Our monthly news bulletin premieres today. Here’s a sneak peek on what’s inside: An invitation to the Cannabis & Capital forum When things change: Modification Request 101 Webinar California Excise Tax Structure Alteration: What it means for ...

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    2022 End-of-year News Bulletin

    December 23, 2022

    Seasons Greetings, The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) congratulates our new Mayor Karen Bass and looks forward to working with her to reach her top goals. DCR has made significant strides towards efficiency and its mission to create a ...