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Business, Licensing and Compliance Assistance Program

August 2023 BLC Cannadispatch

August 10, 2023

It is too damn hot. So stay inside, set up a fan, grab some ice water, and keep working to build your cannabis company. To help you, DCR has over 160 hours of self-paced instructional Learning Management System instruction modules and individual ...

Business, Licensing and Compliance Assistance Program

April 2023 Cannadispatch Newsletter

April 7, 2023

Spring Has Sprung As we emerge from a record Los Angeles rainfall this winter, the magic of spring has arrived. From ancient times to modern times, spring represents a season of rebirth, new beginnings, hope, and life blossoming.  The ...

Department of Cannabis Regulation

March 2023 News Bulletin

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 ...

Lic 101

Licensing 101 w/Jason Killeen on Friday, April 14, 2023

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 3:00 PM at L ...

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State Provisional License Deadline: EXTENDED TO MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2023 (per the DCC)

March 29, 2023

The deadline to apply for a provisional license from the State of California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is fast approaching. After April 3, 2023, Social Equity Applicants who DO NOT receive a DCC provisional license must obtain a license ...

March 31st Provisional Deadline Webinar

Provisional Deadline and Annual Licensing Webinar March 23rd at 6 PM

March 13, 2023

Preparing for the Department of Cannabis Control's March 31st Deadline and Annual Licensing Thursday, March 23rd 6:00 - 7:30 PM RSVP Here This webinar will present strategies for preparing for annual licensure at both the City and State level ...

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Special Edition Q & A Virtual Lunch Hour with Jason Killeen - March 8, 2023

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 ...

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February 2023 News Bulletin

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 ...

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Lunch & Learn for SEED 2022 Rental Assistance Grant Program December 1st, 2022 12-1 PM

November 23, 2022

Designed as a financial support service to deposit rental assistance funds directly into your account,the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) encourages all verified Social Equity Individual Applicants (SEIA) and those with an active ...

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November 2022 Cannadispatch

November 3, 2022

Greetings & Happy November, As we enter the season of giving and reflect on our blessings, the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation's - Social Equity Program team wishes you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving. Let's run ...

General Update GFX

Summary from DCR on the 2022 SEIA Verification Process

October 31, 2022

Greetings, The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) thanks you for your participation in the 2022 Social Equity Individual Applicant (SEIA) verification process. Please know that DCR’s goal was to verify as many individuals as Social Equity ...

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Q & A Session on SEIA Verification, Lottery Registration, and Next Steps on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.

October 26, 2022

Join a special edition of the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) hour-long virtual Q&A session with Assistant Executive Director Jason Killeen on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. For the first half of this virtual ...