October 16, 2025
Greetings!As we approach the last few months of the year, the Department of Cannabis Regulation is encouraging record and license holders to submit their renewal applications by the November 1, 2025, deadline to avoid extra fees and delays. Time is ...
September 24, 2025
California Cannabis Taxes On September 22, 2025, Governor Newsom signed AB-564 into law – legislation that reverts the States’ cannabis excise tax rate to 15%. While this is a temporary decrease that’s set to expire in 2028, it provides much needed ...
September 2, 2025
October 2025 World Mental Health Day: Breaking Stigmas, Building AwarenessWorld Mental Health Day, observed globally on October 10, promotes education, awareness, and advocacy against the stigma surrounding mental health. First celebrated in ...
August 15, 2025
The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) will open its 2026 renewal period on September 2, 2025, and the regular period ends on November 1, 2025. Please note that all 2025 Application Records and Licenses will expire after 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday ...
California Cannabis: A Historical Timeline
July 16, 2025
July 2025 marks the 8th anniversary of the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation. The City has become the nation’s largest cannabis market, while California continues to pioneer the industry through its progressive cannabis policies. Read on ...
April 17, 2025
As more and more states push for legalization, the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry continues to grow. According to cannabis and hemp business economic research firm Whitney Economics, legal sales in the U.S. totaled $30.1 billion in 2024. The ...
A Guide to Cannabis Licenses in Los Angeles
April 17, 2025
Before you can start a cannabis business in Los Angeles, it’s important to first understand the regulated market in this City. The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) offers a variety of license types across several activities – ...
