Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC)

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The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) is the lead agency in regulating commercial cannabis licenses for medical and adult-use cannabis in California. The Bureau is responsible for licensing retailers, distributors, testing laboratories, microbusinesses, and temporary cannabis events.

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Important Announcement Regarding External Transfers For Metrc Users

Metrc has recently published an industry bulletin to all Metrc user accounts regarding the retirement of external transfers...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: December 30, 2019

BCC Launches QR Code Campaign Encouraging Consumers To Scan And Verify Licensed Cannabis Retailers

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) launched a campaign today encouraging consumers to look for and scan a quick response code (QR code) with their smartphone camera when they visit a licensed cannabis retailer. Consumers who scan to verify a QR code will be able to confirm that a cannabis retailer is licensed...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: December 19, 2019

Information Regarding Posting of QR Codes by Commercial Cannabis Retail Licensees

The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) is encouraging retailers open to the public to post a QR Code certificate that consumers may scan with their smartphone camera when visiting a commercial cannabis storefront retailer to confirm licensure...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: December 19, 2019

State Cannabis Authorities Serve 24 Search Warrants Against Illegal Cannabis Retailers

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) and the Department of Consumer Affairs' Cannabis Enforcement Unit (DOI-CEU) today announced a series of enforcement actions against illegal cannabis retailers operating in Los Angeles...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: December 13, 2019

Cannabis Advisory Committee To Hold Upcoming December Meetings In Sacramento

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that the Cannabis Advisory Committee will hold a subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, December 10 and a full committee meeting on Wednesday, December 11 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: November 27, 2019

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Get #weedwise Campaign

The Bureau of Cannabis Control recently announced the launch of a statewide public information program, “Get #weedwise”, encouraging consumers to only purchase cannabis from licensed businesses and warning unlicensed businesses to become licensed.

Check a Cannabis License

You can search for state licensed cannabis businesses by using the BCC’s Online License Search system. Users may conduct their own custom searches by inserting a legal business name, license number/type, or location into the search criteria.

Your Questions Answered

You asked, and we answered! Check out our “Your Questions Answered” database page containing over 100 answers to the most commonly-asked questions about the cannabis regulatory structure in California. Responses are organized and tagged by category.

Bureau Meetings & Events

The Bureau of Cannabis Control regularly schedules meetings, workshops, public hearings, and other events for those interested in becoming involved in California’s regulated cannabis industry. Public participation and attendance is welcomed at these events.

Laws & Regulations

California’s three cannabis licensing authorities have published regulations for the state’s commercial cannabis industry. The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) creates the general framework for the regulation of commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis in California.

Cannabis Advisory Committee

The Cannabis Advisory Committee advises the Bureau of Cannabis Control and the other state licensing authorities on the ongoing development of cannabis regulations that help protect public health and safety and reduce the illegal cannabis market.