DCR Update: Update Regarding Application and License Processes

August 9, 2021

The communication below was sent to all Applicants and Licensees through DCR's Licensing Portal (Accela).  +++ The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is making certain changes to its licensing processes as described below.  Notice of “Local ...

DCR Licensing Portal Update: Submission of Pre-Applications May Be Unavailable Until October 1, 2021

July 6, 2021

Applicants and Licensees: Ordinance Nos. 187094 and 187095 became effective as of July 1, 2021. These ordinances make significant amendments to Articles 4 and 5 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) governing cannabis regulation and cannabis land ...

DCR Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2021

DCR's offices will be closed Friday, May 28, 2021 to Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day. Additionally, Office of Finance's Cannabis Unit will be closed Thursday, May 27, 2021 to Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day. Li ...

Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) Launches SPARK!

April 20, 2021

The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is dedicated to engaging with community members to better serve them and meet their needs.    DCR needs your help to better advise the City of Los Angeles on cannabis laws, policies and ...

SEED Grant Program Available Now!

April 20, 2021

The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is pleased to announce the launch of the SEED Grant Program! Beginning on April 20, 2021, all verified Social Equity Individual Applicants will be able to apply for direct financial assistance through SEED ...

Announcement: New Virtual Public Counter Hours

March 18, 2021

Beginning April 5, 2021, the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) will be changing the operating hours of its Licensing and Information Services (Virtual Public Counter). The Virtual Public Counter will be now available Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a ...

DCR Awarded Additional $2M from California Cannabis Equity Grant Program

March 18, 2021

On March 15, 2021, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the City of Los Angeles’ Department of Cannabis Regulation has been awarded $2,030,997.42 in grant funding from the California Cannabis Equity Grant ...

Important Information re Notice of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) Application Filing

March 18, 2021

The City’s cannabis licensing law, known specifically as the Cannabis Procedure Ordinance, limits the number of Retail, Cultivation and Volatile-Manufacturing Commercial Cannabis Activity Licenses by Community Plan Area (CPA) based on the definition ...

LACBA Pro Bono Legal Services Available Now for Phase 3 Retail Round 1 Applicants

March 11, 2021

The Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Cannabis Section (LACBA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles, has created a Pro Bono Legal Assistance program which will operate through the LACBA’s SmartLaw Referral Service for Phase 3 Retail Round ...

Los Angeles City Council Approves Ordinance 186919

February 24, 2021

Renewal Fee Payment Extensions for Department of Cannabis Regulation Applicants and Licensees On February 10, 2021, the Los Angeles City Council approved Ordinance 186919 (the “Ordinance”) that (1) allows for a one-time late submission of 2020 and ...

DCR Closed for President's Day Weekend

February 11, 2021

DCR Closed for President's Day Weekend Friday, February 12, 2021 to Monday, February 15, 2021 Licensing analysts are reviewing and processing applications during the holiday closure. Inspections previously scheduled will continue. Normal telephone ...

Video Tutorial: Stakeholder Participation in the Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) Process

January 21, 2021

This video was created to assist key stakeholders understand their role in the Public Convenience or Necessity Process (PCN) for Commercial Cannabis Retail Applicants. ...