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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Bureau Of Cannabis Control Submits Proposed Emergency Regulations Requiring QR Code Certificate

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that it has submitted proposed emergency cannabis regulations to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). These proposed regulations would make it mandatory for cannabis businesses to post their unique Quick Response Code (QR Code) certificate in storefront windows and carry it with them while transporting or delivering cannabis...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: February 03, 2020

Dangerous Vaping Products Seized From Unlicensed Cannabis Shops During Major Enforcement Operation

SACRAMENTO – A random sampling of the cannabis products seized from unlicensed retailers during a major enforcement operation in Los Angeles last month were found to contain undisclosed additives, some of them potentially dangerous, and significantly lower amounts of THC than claimed on the label...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: January 27, 2020

California Notices Emergency Cannabis Regulations Requiring QR Code Certificate

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) provided notice to the public of proposed emergency cannabis regulations that would make it mandatory for cannabis businesses to post their unique Quick Response Code (QR Code) certificate in storefront windows and carry it with them while transporting or delivering cannabis...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: January 23, 2020

Consolidation of California Cannabis Licensing Authorities

Dear Partners,
We are proud to share Governor Newsom's budget proposal for cannabis industry regulation and taxation, announced by the Governor today...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: January 10, 2020

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

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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.