California Department of Cannabis Control

California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) faces scrutiny after a state audit revealed significant mismanagement of a $100 million grant program intended to streamline cannabis business licensing across 17 jurisdictions. Established in 2021, this program was meant to assist cannabis...

Glass House Brands Inc. (OTC:GLASF) (OTC:GHBWF) announced on Monday that a California court dismissed a lawsuit accusing the cannabis giant of involvement in the illegal cannabis market. The Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County ruled in favor of Glass House, dismissing the case with...

For the first time in its 170-year history, the California State Fair at Cal Expo is pioneering on-site cannabis sales and consumption—a national first. Behind the scenes, past historical cannabis exhibits, the fair has set up a dedicated area where attendees can not only purchase cannabis products...

The top national medical research center is reviewing ways to help researchers studying cannabis overcome challenges imposed by federal prohibition. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice on Thursday seeking a qualified entity to oversee a new Resource Center for Cannabis and...

Assembly Bill 1207 (AB 1207) in California has ignited a contentious debate surrounding cannabis advertising regulations. This legislation, currently awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's decision, aims to address concerns about the appeal of cannabis products to minors, reported SF Gate. About The...

George Engers, former COO of California-based cannabis company Top Shelf filed a lawsuit alleging whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, fraud, breach of contract and more. Engers and former general delivery manager Garrett Webb reported $2.1M in illegal cannabis diversion...

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) awarded $20 million in research grants to 16 academic institutions. The funds will support scientific research on the impact of cannabis on the mental health of young people, novel cannabinoids like Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC, and a first-of-its-...

California Department of Fish and Wildlife allocated over $20 million to help cannabis farmers restore and conserve their properties and become fully licensed, according to local media. The Cannabis Restoration Grant Program funds projects such as upgrading road crossings, cleaning...

According to a new report, released by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), the agency has vastly improved enforcement of illicit marijuana operations over the past two years in the state. The report's enforcement statistics show the following: Search warrant operations...

NC Compassionate Care Act North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee debated new medical marijuana legislation recently introduced by GOP Sen. Bill Rabon and his colleagues from the chamber, including Senators Michael Lee and Paul Lowe. If enacted into law, the new legislation would set up the...

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is soliciting proposals for research projects that advance public understanding of cannabis and its legalization. The DCC announced on Wednesday that it will be awarding up to $20 million in marijuana tax-funded grants to universities that conduct...