Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC)

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The Bureau is responsible for regulating commercial cannabis licenses for retailers, distributors, microbusinesses, testing laboratories, and temporary cannabis events.

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Cannabis Advisory Committee Meeting in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) today announced that the Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, March 27 in Sacramento...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: March 15, 2019

Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Vendor for Public Awareness Campaign

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) today announced that KP Public Affairs of Sacramento was awarded a contract to develop a two-year statewide public awareness and education campaign related to the licensure of commercial cannabis businesses in California...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: March 6, 2019

BCC Announces Enforcement Action Against Unlicensed Cannabis Businesses

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) and the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Division of Investigation-Cannabis Enforcement Unit (DOI-CEU) today announced enforcement action on two unlicensed cannabis businesses operating out of multiple locations in Sacramento, Davis and Los Angeles...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: March 4, 2019

Bureau of Cannabis Control Accepting Equity Grant Applications

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that it is accepting applications for grant funding authorized by The California Cannabis Equity Act of 2018 (Equity Act) established by Senate Bill 1294. The Bureau has been appropriated $10 million to award to...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: March 1, 2019

Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Enforcement Action on Unlicensed Cannabis Businesses

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) and the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Division of Investigation-Cannabis Enforcement Unit (DOI-CEU) today announced enforcement action on two unlicensed cannabis businesses operating in Sacramento County and Los Angeles...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: February 7, 2019

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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.

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.

Career Opportunities

The Bureau of Cannabis Control offers rewarding career opportunities for those interested regulating commercial cannabis at the state level. Becoming a member of the Bureau means that you are joining a family of dedicated, dynamic, and highly-motivated individuals.

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.