January 6, 2025
Hello,The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) wishes you all a Happy New Year and I welcome you to this year’s first edition of the DCR News Bulletin. Over the last several months, DCR has been preparing for important activities expected to take ...
December 5, 2024
Greetings!As DCR wraps up 2024, it is a good time to reflect on the state of the cannabis industry locally and across the nation. DCR takes the pulse of the industry in planning for 2025 and beyond. In this issue, DCR takes a look at notable moments ...
November 6, 2024
Greetings!As we approach the end of the year, DCR is managing several important processes on behalf of licensees and applicants. First, the regular 2025 License Renewal process continues - see important deadline extensions below. Two, the work to ...
October 8, 2024
Greetings!As we approach the last few months of the year, DCR has wrapped up its Public Information Campaign aimed at encouraging consumers to shop at legal, local shops. The campaign included advertising, social media and youth prevention ...
September 12, 2024
Updated 11/6/24 This licensing renewal season, the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is offering a new and easier way to make payments just in time for the 2025 License Renewal Period. All licensing renewals must be completed by Friday ...
September 3, 2024
Greetings!September promises to be a busy time for the Department of Cannabis Regulation and its constituents as it ushers in the 2025 License Renewal period starting on September 2, 2024. All cannabis applications and licenses must be renewed with ...
August 7, 2024
Greetings! Last month, DCR launched its first public information campaign aimed at driving consumers to legal retail stores and away from the illicit market. While the “Legal, Local Cannabis” campaign is still in its first weeks, I am happy to ...
July 10, 2024
Greetings! This month marks the 7th anniversary of the Department of Cannabis Regulation and, today, I am happy to announce the launch of a new public information campaign that promotes Legal, Local Cannabis. This campaign seeks to encourage ...
June 12, 2024
Greetings!On June 5, 2024, Mayor Karen Bass signed the City of Los Angeles budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Last month, the Budget and Finance Committee voted to include items DCR sought in the City’s Proposed Budget for FY 2024-25: (1) ...
May 9, 2024
Greetings!Last month, the cannabis community celebrated the 4/20 holiday. Sales on 4/20 are typically a boon for cannabis retail storefront and delivery businesses. This year, the holiday boosted sales in California with an increase in sales of 2.7 ...