Governor Newsom Signs Cannabis Trailer Bill, Creating the Department of Cannabis Control
Press release from the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC):
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) was established yesterday, following the signing of Assembly Bill 141. This action consolidates the three state cannabis programs into a single department. The creation of a standalone cannabis department, proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom, is part of a larger effort to improve access to licensure, simplify regulatory oversight and support California businesses. The Governor appointed Nicole Elliott to lead DCC as its Director.
This action represents the most significant consolidation and reorganization of state agencies since the Business, Consumer Services and Housing (BCSH) Agency was created in 2013. It is the culmination of 18 months of sustained effort by officials from more than 10 state agencies and reflects input from stakeholders and the legislature.
“California has led the nation in progressive cannabis policies, beginning 25 years ago as the first state in the nation to legalize medicinal use of cannabis,” said Governor Newsom. “We’ve taken another significant step forward to fulfill the opportunities of legalization and better serve all Californians. We will continue building upon our efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive industry, protect consumer and public safety, safeguard our environment and advance economic opportunity for small businesses.”
DCC consolidates regulatory, licensing and enforcement functions previously performed by three programs housed within different state departments: the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau of Cannabis Control, the Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division, and the Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. DCC is housed within the BCSH Agency.
“The state’s consolidation effort delivers on the commitment made by the Newsom Administration to listen to and work with California’s legal cannabis industry to streamline participation in the legal market by offering a central point of contact for licensed operators,” said BCSH Agency Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramirez. “One of the key missions of our agency is to build strong, equitable, and vibrant communities. This action takes bold steps in that direction.”
DCC will regulate all commercial cannabis license holders in California, including cultivators, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, testing laboratories, microbusinesses, and industry event organizers. DCC will also manage the state’s track-and-trace system, which is used to track cannabis and cannabis products, from seed to sale, within the legal supply chain.
Today, officials unveiled the new logo and website. The logo includes a modern representation of a cannabis leaf. The leaf’s intertwined design is a visual representation of the unification of the three programs and collaborative spirit with which DCC intends to engage businesses and stakeholders.
The California Cannabis Portal, www.cannabis.ca.gov, was relaunched as the DCC website and will continue to serve as a centralized online location for cannabis information. The website was rebuilt and redesigned in partnership with the California Government Operations Agency’s Office of Digital Innovation (ODI) to be more accessible and better serve Californians. The prior websites for the three licensing authorities will remain accessible to the public while content continues to be migrated.
Old email addresses for staff will redirect to their new DCC email address for several months.
While the Department of Cannabis Control has officially launched, much work remains on the horizon. More news will come in the months ahead…How the consolidation affects [legal cultivators]
For now, you do not need to take any specific action. We will share additional information during the coming days and weeks, including updated contact information and answers to common questions.
Old email addresses for staff will redirect to their new DCC email address for several months. If your point of contact changes, we will provide updated contact information.
Cannabis businesses
Your license or license application transferred to DCC automatically. You do not need to submit a new license application. Your current license is still active, even if your license certificate lists the old licensing authority’s name. Your license will still expire at the time listed on your license certificate. Email [email protected] with any license or application questions or [email protected] with general questions.Local governments
DCC staff will continue to email your office regarding applications to confirm compliance with local requirements. Email [email protected] to update your point of contact or send us a copy of your most recent ordinance.Law enforcement
You can continue to coordinate investigations or complaints with your existing points-of-contact. Email [email protected] to reach our enforcement team.Researchers
The consolidation does not affect your grant funding or the amount you were awarded by the Bureau of Cannabis Control. Email questions or required grant reports to [email protected].
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“This action consolidates the three state cannabis programs into a single department.”
Suuuure it does. Like every gov agency it will grow and grow. Pay up suckaaaas! For all of the communist douchebags wanting government to take care of them from cradle to grave, here ya go. One more agency that will endlessly pass laws to justify their existence and then tax you to pay for it as they expand endlessly. As you go broke you will blame capitalism. Liberalism is a mental disorder!
Obviously, you haven’t been paying attention, this isn’t “one more agency that will endlessly pass laws.”
1. This is the consolidation of SEVERAL agencies into one, it actually is *less* agencies, fewer regulators.
2. This is a new REGULATORY agency, they pass regulations, not laws. Laws = statute, they are passed by the legislature only, or possibly by a voter referendum.
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Top level salaries for the Cannibis Control.
$205,000
$173,000
$181,000
$194,000
$155,000
$ 908,000 per year.
Well below top level executive pay outside of government; more in line mid-level management base pay.
So how much $$$ do our firefighters get? 50k maybe…..
And that is definitely way too low! But, it also depends on where you work. In major urban departments they are well compensated, but those are typically union positions.
What we need is:
“The Office of Elected Official Control”
The idea that the State of California can control anything at all. is ludicrous…
Start by enforcing the Speed Limit…
Leave drugs alone, we will figure it out…
OH, and Gavin, Jerry says to “stop spending so much money!”
https://www.sfgate.com/gavin-newsom-recall/article/Jerry-Brown-California-budget-stimulus-check-spend-16314169.php
We need efficient ways to get rid of elected officials, and to dispose of “bad hires” for government jobs too, like the Director of the Humboldt County DHHS…
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Yes, the governor and most other elected and appointed officials are indeed out of control and in violation of the constitution of the us. Stand and fight or sit there and take it. Choice is ours to make and until these vile, evil politicians that are caricatures of human beings fear us, our rights and lives are going to be limited and controlled from the cradle to the grave.
Recall. Kaxtlin will do better.
Joke pot growers are always going to be pot growers no dame paper going to change that no laws nothing
The biggest problem is that the RIGHT arm doesn’t know what the LEFT arm is doing. The permit process is a SHITSHOW, the depts don’t communicate with each other and nobody knows what’s going on! Then they dangle your permit like a carrot on a stick. Jump through hoops, stand on your head, pay this, pay that, oh you forgot to dot an i, and you forgot to cross that t, we’re going to REVOKE your permit! By the way, we Chang laws daily so make sure you keep up with the meeting agendas because we won’t notify you of the new laws that NOBODY voted on!! Basically, if your in the program, you can go f&@$ yourself!! Have a nice day and btw you entered into a compliance agreement and signed your land away.
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All you need to know about the leftist pieces of shit running this state is in the title of this newly created, unconstitutional department:
The Department of Cannabis Control
Cannabis doesn’t need to be controlled. Nothing in the constitution of the US says Cannabis or Hemp is illegal.
Time to start putting the fear of God into these evil, vile politicians that are trampling on our rights.
This is just Gavin Newsom further cushioning his friends and family who were involved in the Cannabis industry.
Everybody does realize that Gavin newsom’s brother owns 40% of flow Kana in Redwood Valley, right?
If anyone cares about making public comments on the new regulations, so far no one at the DCC has any idea when the new regulations will be drafted nor when the public comment period will be. Their advice is to regularly check the DCC website for upcoming meetings. From past experience, I am betting the public comment period will be sometime this winter.