April 22, 2025
Greetings!As 4/20 celebrations continue, I am pleased to announce the 2025 Phase 3 Retail Round 3 Application Lottery will occur in early December 2025. DCR continues to review the recent 2025 requests for Social Equity Individual Applicant (SEIA) ...
April 7, 2025
The origins of 4/20 as a cannabis culture holiday can be traced back to the early 1970s in California. The most widely accepted story involves a group of high school students in San Rafael, California, who would meet at 4:20 PM for their daily ...
March 11, 2025
March is dedicated to recognizing the remarkable achievements and contributions of women from all backgrounds throughout U.S. history. Join us in celebrating Cat Packer, M.A., J.D., the first person of color in the nation to lead a medical and adult ...
California Environmental Quality Act and Notice of Exemption Update
February 13, 2025
The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has been working diligently to submit and file your Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the State Clearing House, which serves as the final CEQA documentation required by the Department of Cannabis ...
February 11, 2025
Hello,Recently, the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) announced two new webinars important to the DCR’s goals for 2025. The first webinar took place on January 30 and it focused on Social Equity Individual Applicant (SEIA) Verification, a ...
January 30, 2025
Our hearts remain with all those impacted by the devastating fires of Los Angeles, California. As Black History Month approaches, DCR acknowledges California’s first middle-class Black neighborhood, Altadena, and its deep history as a community that ...
DCR Extends Deadline for Fee; Final Opportunity
January 23, 2025
DCR is extending the deadline to pay Annual License Application fees to align with the end of the late renewal period on Friday, February 28, 2025. This extension serves as a FINAL opportunity for Applicants/Licensees to pay outstanding DCR fees on ...
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 ...
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 ...
2025 License Renewal Period Now Open
September 19, 2024
The following communication was sent to all applicants and licenseesThe Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) renewal cycle for 2025 opened on Monday, September 2, 2024. The renewal cycle closes on Friday, November 1, 2024. All License and ...