March 16, 2026
Greetings!This edition of the DCR News Bulletin is an important read. It contains a wrap up of the many legislative actions in the works, and a critical deadline reminder for the Public Health Permit. With so much happening, I want to remind folks ...
March 2, 2026
March 2026 Women Shaping Cannabis EquityWomen’s History Month began in 1978 in Sonoma County to ensure women’s contributions would not be overlooked. That mission resonates globally today, especially in cannabis, where women, particularly ...
February 2, 2026
February 2026 From Prohibition to Participation: What Black History Month Means in a Legal Cannabis MarketBlack History Month invites reflection on a cannabis industry once built on criminalization and exclusion is now navigating a path toward ...
January 5, 2026
January 2026 National CBD Month - CBD Emerges from the Shadows The popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) has surged in recent years, as more people look for plant-based wellness options. CBD, a natural compound derived from hemp, offers potential ...
December 1, 2025
December 2025 The Year of Becoming2025 was a year where the work spoke for itself, and DCR’s commitment to service showed up in measurable progress. Joint inspections, clearer guidance, and strengthened technical assistance helped operators move ...
November 6, 2025
Greetings!The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has now wrapped up the regular 2026 license and record renewal period. Through the regular renewal period which ended on November 1, 2025, over 80% of record holders submitted renewal ...
November 3, 2025
November 2025 Honoring the Entrepreneurs Shaping Cannabis and Building TomorrowEntrepreneurship is rarely glamorous. It means long nights, quick pivots, and overcoming real barriers. Yet for those who take the leap, the rewards can be profound ...
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 TaxesOn 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 17, 2025
Greetings,I am happy to report that there is promising movement from California legislators on AB-564. As of September 11, the State Assembly and Senate have passed a bill that could temporarily pause the state excise tax rate that increased to 19% ...
September 2, 2025
September 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15–Oct 15) celebrates the histories and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Established as a week of recognition by President Lyndon ...
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 ...