State Cannabis Licensing Authorities

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Bureau of Cannabis Control

The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) is the lead agency in regulating commercial cannabis licenses for medical and adult-use cannabis in California. The Bureau is responsible for:

• licensing retailers 
• distributors 
• testing laboratories
• microbusinesses 
• temporary cannabis events

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The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

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California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

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California Secretary of State 

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Franchise Tax Board 

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​California Cannabis Portal

The California Cannabis Portal serves as a valuable resource and a one-stop shop for all things related to the state’s effort to regulate the commercial cannabis industry. ​

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California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
California Highway Patrol

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Water Boards Cannabis Cultivation

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California Department of Insurance

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Employment Development Department

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  CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing

A division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), ensures public safety and environmental protection by licensing and regulating commercial cannabis cultivators in California

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Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch

The California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch (MCSB) is one of three state licensing authorities charged with licensing and regulating commercial cannabis activity in California. MCSB is responsible for regulation of all commercial cannabis manufacturing in California.

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California’s Fish and Wildlife

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Employment Training Panel

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DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS 

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