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April 2025 Cannadispatch

May 2025 Cannadispatch

May 7, 2025

May 2025 Join us as we take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women of the military. Their unwavering dedication, courage, and sacrifice ensure the freedoms we enjoy every day. We are proud to recognize and appreciate ...

April 2025 News Bulletin 420 edition

April 2025 News Bulletin

April 22, 2025

Greetings!As 4/20 celebrations continue, I am pleased to announce the 2025 Phase 3 Retail Round 3 Application Lottery will occur in early December 2025. DCR continues to review the recent 2025 requests for Social Equity Individual Applicant (SEIA) ...

CannaDispatch April 2025

April 2025 Cannadispatch

April 7, 2025

The origins of 4/20 as a cannabis culture holiday can be traced back to the early 1970s in California. The most widely accepted story involves a group of high school students in San Rafael, California, who would meet at 4:20 PM for their daily ...

March 2025 Cannadispatch

March 2025 Cannadispatch

March 11, 2025

March is dedicated to recognizing the remarkable achievements and contributions of women from all backgrounds throughout U.S. history. Join us in celebrating Cat Packer, M.A., J.D., the first person of color in the nation to lead a medical and adult ...

March 2025 DCR News Bulletin

March 2025 News Bulletin

March 6, 2025

Hello,This month, as DCR continues its day-to-day operations, the Department is focused on two items: 1) handling requests from individuals seeking verification as Social Equity Individual Applicants (SEIA); and 2) continuing the review of licensed ...

Hemp Compliance Notification for Commercial Cannabis Retailers

Hemp Compliance Notification for Commercial Cannabis Retailers

March 5, 2025

As a Commercial Cannabis Retailer licensed by the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), this letter is to inform you of the recent enactment of emergency State regulations concerning industrial hemp products, as well as recent updates ...

Annual Report 2024, Graphic: logo of Department of Cannabis Regulation with a background of cannabis plants

2024 Annual Report

March 3, 2025

DCR 2024 Annual ReportClick Here to View ...

California Environmental Quality Act and Notice of Exemption Update

California Environmental Quality Act and Notice of Exemption Update

February 13, 2025

The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has been working diligently to submit and file your Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the State Clearing House, which serves as the final CEQA documentation required by the Department of Cannabis ...

February 2025 News Bulletin

February 2025 News Bulletin

February 11, 2025

Hello,Recently, the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) announced two new webinars important to the DCR’s goals for 2025. The first webinar took place on January 30 and it focused on Social Equity Individual Applicant (SEIA) Verification, a ...

Black History Month Let's honor and celebrate the achievements, struggles, and powerful stories of Black people throughout history. Here's to honoring the past and looking to the future.

February 2025 Cannadispatch

January 30, 2025

Our hearts remain with all those impacted by the devastating fires of Los Angeles, California. As Black History Month approaches, DCR acknowledges California’s first middle-class Black neighborhood, Altadena, and its deep history as a community that ...

Last Call DCR Extends Deadline for Fee; See Important Update

DCR Extends Deadline for Fee; Final Opportunity

January 23, 2025

DCR is extending the deadline to pay Annual License Application fees to align with the end of the late renewal period on Friday, February 28, 2025. This extension serves as a FINAL opportunity for Applicants/Licensees to pay outstanding DCR fees on ...

Happy New Year! Cheers to the possibilities and opportunities that the new year holds. The Social Equity Team wishes you a happy and prosperous new year.

January 2025 CannaDispatch

January 8, 2025

NEW YEAR, NEW MARKETCheck out the business trends for 2025 that can help improve and elevate your cannabis business HERE WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE FROM THE SOCIAL EQUITY PROGRAM IN 2025?SUGGESTIONS January 2025  COACHINGDCR offers over 1,500 hours ...