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In July 2021, following the signing of California Assembly Bill 141, California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency’s Bureau of Cannabis Control, California Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division, and California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch were consolidated into the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC).
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) manages the state-authorized medical marijuana program, but the DCC continues to regulate license and regulate all commercial cannabis activity.
If you currently work in the cannabis industry or wish to start a marijuana-related business, contact an experienced cannabis lawyer from McElfresh Law at (858) 756-7107.
Attorney Jessica McElfresh has been involved with the ever-changing medical marijuana industry for years and has a great deal of experience helping individuals navigate the muddy waters of California cannabis law. She can advise you on how to move forward with a new business ensuring you remain compliant with state and local laws or represent you in regard to current legal trouble.
Free consultation for criminal defense cases only. Cannabis business consultation requires a fee.
The DCC’s purpose is to establish appropriate regulations for the state’s entire marijuana industry, including rules for growing, testing, transporting, and selling marijuana. It handles distributor, transporter, and dispensary licensing, medical marijuana regulations, and laboratory testing regulations. DCC issues licenses to medical marijuana businesses under its purview. It is also responsible for the seed-to-sale tracking system provided for in Prop 64.
The DCC covers all commercial cannabis activity in California, including:
A license for a medical marijuana business is not be the same for a recreational marijuana business. For instance, if you run a medical marijuana dispensary, your license is for medical marijuana only and not for recreational cannabis. You must seek to obtain a recreational marijuana dispensary license to sell non-medical marijuana and related products to consumers without medical cards. The regulatory and licensing requirements for recreational marijuana are not completed yet. However, you can expect recreational licensing to be a similar process as what is being created for medical marijuana business licenses.
If you currently have a medical marijuana business or are planning a new venture, you need an experienced medical marijuana lawyer to guide you through the compliance process. Ensuring you choose a lawful location, obtain local permits and licenses, pay any required fees, and are ready to apply for a state license takes time and knowledge of the current medical marijuana regulatory system.
Attorney Jessica McElfresh has years of experience working within California’s medical marijuana industry and keeps up with local and state developments. She can help you remain compliant with the law for your current business, represent you against legal issues, and prepare your application for a state license. For more information on how San Diego marijuana lawyer Jessica McElfresh can help you, call today at (858) 756-7107 to schedule a consultation.
This website is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Free consultation for criminal defense cases only. Cannabis business consultation requires a fee.
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