An Operating Permit is obtained after a location has passed their Final Inspection.
Operating Permit Requirements:
- Submit to DCR the Building Permit and/or a Certificate of Occupancy from the Department of Building and Safety (DBS) that includes all the necessary approvals and/or permits from other City agencies, for example a permit from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Fire Development Services Section that includes ALL of the Commercial Cannabis Activities occurring within the Business Premises;
- Submit to DCR a current Health Department Permit (HDP) issued by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LACDPH) for the EACH Commercial Cannabis Activity and;
- Pass final DCR Inspection.
Public Health Permit, retailer/microbusiness:
- All Licensees must obtain a Public Health Permit for EACH Commercial Cannabis Activity.
- Law requires Licensee to obtain and post Emblem Placard (Public Safety).
- Licensees with Temporary Approval may operate without the Emblem Placard until January 1, 2025.
- Licensee must obtain a Building Permit for all activities.
Public Health Permit, non-retail:
- Submit Plans to DBS by February 28, 2025. Plan Check must be current (i.e. not expired under LAMC 98.0603).
- Obtain clearance or permit from the Fire Department (LAFD FDS) by February 28, 2026.
- Obtain Certificate of Occupancy (or Building Permit with all required inspections finalized) by February 28, 2027.
- Obtain Public Health Permit by June 30, 2027.
- May impact License Renewal.
LADCR Final Inspection:
- Must comply with all applicable operational regulations in the Rules and Regulations
- Adhere to Regulation No. 5
- Address any/all Notice to Correct (NTC’s)
To reach out to the Department of Cannabis Regulation, please Contact Us.
Reach out LADCR’s Compliance and Enforcement division at DCRCompliance@lacity.org or call (213) 978-0738 to speak to a DCR representative.
DCR’s Public Counter is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. DCR is located at the following address:
221 N. Figueroa St, Suite 1245
Los Angeles, CA 90012