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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State Cannabis Licensing Authorities Publish Proposed Regulations

SACRAMENTO – California’s three state cannabis licensing authorities today announced the publication of proposed regulations in the California Regulatory Notice Register, the first step toward adopting non-emergency regulations. This publication is the start of the formal rulemaking process and marks the opening of...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: July 13, 2018

Cannabis Advisory Committee Meeting in San Diego

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) today announced that the Cannabis Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting on Thursday, July 19, in San Diego. The Meeting Notice and Agenda and meeting materials have been posted to the Bureau’s website and can be found here...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: July 9, 2018

Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Opening of North Coast Regional Office

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) today announced the upcoming opening of its North Coast Regional Office in Eureka. The office is officially scheduled to open on Monday, July 2 at 8 a.m...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: June 28, 2018

Bureau of Cannabis Control Announces Readoption of Emergency Cannabis Regulations

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control’s (Bureau) emergency cannabis regulations were officially readopted on June 4, 2018, and are now in effect as of June 6, 2018. The readopted emergency regulations will be in effect ...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: June 8, 2018

Transition Period Requirements

SACRAMENTO – The transition period in the licensing authorities’ regulations allowing exceptions from specific regulatory provisions ends on June 30, 2018. Beginning July 1, 2018, cannabis goods must meet all...

Author: Bureau of Cannabis Control
Published: June 8, 2018

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Cannabis Advisory Committee

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

Laws & Regulations

California’s three state cannabis licensing authorities publicly noticed proposed emergency regulations for commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis in November 2017. These regulations reflect the law defined in California’s Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act.

Career Opportunities

The Bureau of Cannabis Control offers rewarding career opportunities. Becoming a member of the Bureau means that you are joining a family of dedicated, hardworking people.

Bureau Meetings

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