California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Reports Cannabis Tax Revenues for the Second Quarter of 2022
Sacramento – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis revenue today for the second quarter of 2022. As of August 16, 2022, total cannabis tax revenue from second-quarter returns is $275.2 million. This includes California’s cannabis excise tax, which generated $141.3 million; the cultivation tax, which generated $25.8 million; and $108.1 million […]
California Department of Cannabis Control announces appointments to Cannabis Advisory Committee
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is pleased to announce the following appointments to the California Cannabis Advisory Committee: Ali Jamalian – CEO, Kiffen LLC Amber Baur – Executive Director, United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council Antonio Frazier – President, Sonoma Lab Works Beverly Yu – Government Affairs Director, United Domestic Workers (UDW/American Federation of State, […]
California Department of Cannabis Control marks one year as state department
In its first year as a new state department, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is celebrating critical achievements that foster a safe, sustainable, and equitable cannabis market. The Department took steps this year to deliver on the promise of consolidation, establishing regulatory reforms that streamline requirements for cannabis licensees, unifying department operations to […]
California looks to standardize cannabis testing statewide
Delivering on calls to strengthen uniformity in cannabis laboratory testing procedures, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is proposing standards to lab testing methods across the state and is accepting public comments until August 2, 2022. The regulatory package comes on the heels of concerns about cannabis potency inflation and “laboratory shopping,” by cannabis businesses […]
Good news for cannabis in Governor Newsom’s budget
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation implementing the 2022-23 state budget, including a trailer bill focused on measures that will bring tax relief to the cannabis industry, support equity businesses, strengthen enforcement tools against illegal cannabis operators, and protect youth, environmental, and public safety programs funded by cannabis tax revenue. Read the full article here.
SACRAMENTO BEE: Newsom and the Legislature want to cut marijuana taxes. Here’s why the industry isn’t happy
By Andrew Sheeler Source: https://www.sacbee.com/article262935568.html#storylink=cpy California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers are poised to eliminate the tax on marijuana growers, in a bid to provide relief to the flagging industry. However, some in the cannabis industry say that the tax cut doesn’t go far enough, with industry advocates arguing that they were shut out […]
Commemorating Juneteenth: California Department of Cannabis Control highlights Black cannabis entrepreneurs
To commemorate Juneteenth, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) released a video today highlighting a conversation with Black cannabis entrepreneurs and also unveiled a new equity resource webpage. Part of the This is California Cannabis campaign, the video features DCC Deputy Director of Equity and Inclusion Eugene Hillsman interviewing Amber Senter, operator EquityWorks! Incubator, and […]
Department of Cannabis Control highlights potential for drought-related regulatory relief
As California prepares for another summer of historic drought, the Department of Cannabis Control encourages cannabis licensees affected by the ongoing statewide drought emergency—including cultivators seeking to conserve water—to request disaster relief. Under DCC’s disaster-relief authority, licensees may request temporary relief from certain DCC regulations. Licensees seeking disaster relief are encouraged to submit a Request […]
California Department of Cannabis Control debuts data tool showcasing access areas for cannabis business
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) today rolled out a data visualization tool that will help consumers see where they can purchase safe and legal cannabis products from licensed retailers, inform business owners about which cities and counties license cannabis businesses, and support ongoing conversations about access to California’s safe and legal market. The data […]
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Reports Cannabis Tax Revenues for the First Quarter of 2022
Sacramento – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis revenue today for the first quarter of 2022. As of May 17, 2022, total cannabis tax revenue from first-quarter returns is $293.54 million. This includes California’s cannabis excise tax, which generated $156.36 million; the cultivation tax, which generated $32.68 million; and $104.50 million […]