June 1, 2023
Greetings, Welcome to our June edition of the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) news bulletin. During Pride Month, the City of Los Angeles will see parades, picnics, and concerts, among other festivities, honoring and celebrating the impacts ...
April 20, 2023
Happy 4/20 There is much lore about the origins of 4/20, a day specially dedicated to celebrating cannabis and cannabis culture. Whatever the true story is, DCR wishes everyone a safe 4/20! DCR is incredibly excited to report that on this 4/20 ...
April 4, 2023
View Webinar Archive If you’re currently going through or plan to go through the application process and require assistance, here’s your chance to learn everything you need to know and more. Join DCR on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 3 ...
April 4, 2023
Greetings! The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is leading local applicants and current operators into a new phase of the licensing process. As the State of California moves away from provisional licensing into a more permanent annual ...
March 2, 2023
Join DCR’s Assistant Executive Director Jason Killeen for an hour-long virtual Q&A session on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M. Pacific Time. The webinar starts off with a brief presentation on key local and state deadlines and the ...
March 1, 2023
Greetings, I am very pleased to report that the Cannabis & Capital: Investors Networking Forum on February 24, 2023, was a huge success. Despite the unprecedented weather, the event was well attended by over 450 cannabis industry stakeholders. The ...
January 31, 2023
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) hosted three virtual town halls titled “Cannabis in Your Community: Partnering on Progressive Enforcement.” Public awareness, education and meaningful engagement were the top priorities...
January 31, 2023
Our monthly news bulletin premieres today. Here’s a sneak peek on what’s inside: An invitation to the Cannabis & Capital forum When things change: Modification Request 101 Webinar California Excise Tax Structure Alteration: What it means for ...
December 23, 2022
Seasons Greetings, The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) congratulates our new Mayor Karen Bass and looks forward to working with her to reach her top goals. DCR has made significant strides towards efficiency and its mission to create a ...
December 7, 2022
On November 30, 2022, a lawsuit was filed in federal district court challenging the City’s upcoming retail cannabis application lottery. The lawsuit is part of a nationwide trend of coordinated legal proceedings seeking to dismantle social equity ...