The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) licenses and regulates cannabis businesses within California. For help, please review the list of common questions below. If you don’t see your question listed, please reach out and let us know how we can assist.

Answers to common questions

How do I apply for a license?

How do I renew my license?

How do I access the license portals?

Where can I find forms?

How do I make a payment?

How do I file a complaint?

How do I determine my electricity usage?

Where can I find a list of licenses?

Common topics

Equity fee deferral

Grant funding

Labor peace agreements

Public Records Act requests

Product recalls

Testing and remediation

Contact us

Email: info@cannabis.ca.gov

Phone: 1-844-61-CA-DCC
(1-844-612-2322)

Mail: P.O. Box 419106
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9106

Contacts for other stakeholders

DCC and licensees interact with other state agencies and questions may need to be directed to the appropriate agency.  

Local jurisdictions may have stricter cannabis regulations than that of the state. Certain inquiries may require you to reach out to your local jurisdiction.

Events and press

You can request Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) staff to participate in your upcoming event. Email us at outreach@cannabis.ca.gov.

For news or media requests: press@cannabis.ca.gov.