Unlicensed Commercial Cannabis Activity
The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) does not have the authority to enforce against unlicensed Commercial Cannabis Activity. Its role relative to unlicensed Commercial Cannabis Activity is to provide verification of licensed cannabis businesses to any enforcement agency which requests said information.
Coordination With Other Enforcement Agencies
DCR coordinates with State, County and other agencies which have legislative enforcement authority over unlicensed Commercial Cannabis Activity by sharing and obtaining information that would preempt DCR from issuing a License to an Owner or Primary Personnel or at a specific proposed Business Premises location.
- LAMC Section 104.03(1) identifies the circumstances under which Primary Personnel is prohibited from applying for, or holding a Temporary Approval or License.
- LAMC Section 104.03(2) identifies the circumstances Persons are prohibited from being Owners of Persons applying for or holding a Temporary Approval or License.
- LAMC Section 104.03(3) identifies the circumstances under which a Business Premises location is ineligible for Licensure.
- LAMC Section 104.15(e) authorizes the Department of Water and Power(DWP) to disconnect utilities at a location occupied by an Unlawful Establishment.
City records reflect that DWP utilities have been disconnected due to unlicensed commercial cannabis activity at the locations below. The information displayed here is for information purposes only which has been collected from sources outside of DCR’s control and is subject to change without notice. An applicant or potential applicant shall not rely on this information for confirmation that its proposed Business Premises is eligible for licensure, or meets the City’s zoning, sensitive use or undue concentration restrictions. The absence of a Business Premises location on the list below does not guarantee that an application will be processed by DCR. If you believe a location is on this list in error, please contact DCR at DCRCompliance@lacity.org.
Utility Disconnection Information
Submitting Complaints
Submitting a Complaint to the City of Los Angeles:
To file a complaint about a licensed or unlicensed commercial cannabis business with the City of Los Angeles please Click Here. If the complaint involves an unlicensed commercial cannabis business, DCR will refer the complaint to the specific Area Division (Police Station) of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and will notify the complainant via email.
To identify your area Police Station Click Here. Please note that LAPD does not provide information on an open investigation.
Submitting a Complaint to the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC):
The California Department of Cannabis Control California provides the public with the option to file a complaint against any licensed or unlicensed commercial cannabis business throughout California. It is recommended that complaints be submitted both to the City of Los Angeles and the California State Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). DCR may also refer complaints to the DCC if it does not have jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint, such as packaging, track and trace or product testing issues. To submit a complaint to the DCC click here.
Penalties for Unlawful Cannabis Related Activities within the City of Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles has established penalties for unlawful cannabis related activities in Section 104.15 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
The Mayor’s Office of Public Safety has established a Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce to coordinate the City’s efforts against unlicensed commercial cannabis activity.
Complaint Portal
Use the form below to submit a complaint related to:
- unlicensed or illegal commercial cannabis businesses occuring in a commercial or in a residential area
- licensed commercial cannabis businesses that may be in violation of the DCR’s Cannabis Procedures of its Rules and Regulations.
- Non-emergency communications with the Los Angeles Police Department about cannabis or cannabis-related activities. If this is an emergency please call 9-1-1.
Do not use this form if your complaint:
- Involves personal cannabis use in a residential area.
- Involves a non-cannabis related issue
- Involves a location outside of the City of Los Angeles
To send large files, including videos, to the Department, please contact DCRCompliance@lacity.org. Include the complaint number (generated from the form below) in your email. An analyst will send you a link to an online folder to receive the extra files, and will link them to your complaint.
Note: The Complaint Portal requires third-party cookies to function. Please ensure that your browser allows third-party cookies for this site.
Suspended and Revoked Licenses
Transparency in Licensing Enforcement
This section provides information on commercial cannabis businesses whose licenses have been either suspended or revoked by the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). Transparency in regulatory actions is essential for public trust, ensuring that licensed operators comply with safety and community standards.
The table below lists cannabis licenses currently under suspension or revocation, including information on license type, location, compliance actions, and the date of action. Regular updates will help keep the public informed about DCR’s commitment to maintaining a safe, legal cannabis market.
License Suspension and Revocation Tracker
This table is updated quarterly to reflect ongoing compliance actions.