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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 17, 2025
The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) will hold a webinar at noon on Thursday, January 30, 2025, to review the 2025 criteria and documents necessary for Social Equity Individual Applicant (“SEIA”) Eligibility Verification requests. DCR expects ...