Know Your Rights. *UPDATE 6/17*
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 ...
March 6, 2025
Hello,This month, as DCR continues its day-to-day operations, the Department is focused on two items: 1) handling requests from individuals seeking verification as Social Equity Individual Applicants (SEIA); and 2) continuing the review of licensed ...
Hemp Compliance Notification for Commercial Cannabis Retailers
March 5, 2025
As a Commercial Cannabis Retailer licensed by the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), this letter is to inform you of the recent enactment of emergency State regulations concerning industrial hemp products, as well as recent updates ...
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 8, 2025
NEW YEAR, NEW MARKETCheck out the business trends for 2025 that can help improve and elevate your cannabis business HERE WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE FROM THE SOCIAL EQUITY PROGRAM IN 2025?SUGGESTIONS January 2025 COACHINGDCR offers over 1,500 hours ...
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 ...
2025 Renewal Payment Deferral to 12/31/2024
December 3, 2024
The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is deferring its license and application renewal deadline to Tuesday, December 31, 2024. This will be the final deferral for renewals! All 2024 records and licenses will expire after 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday ...