California Cannabis Resources Portal

Please see below for a compilation of useful links, information and template documents for compliant California cannabis businesses.

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.

• California Cannabis Portal
• Cannabis License Search
• Apply for a License
• Licensing
• Cannabis Regulations
• Laws & Regulations
• CalCannabis

CalCannabis 

This is where you can create an account and apply for a California state cannabis cultivation license. You can look up existing state cannabis cultivation licenses without registering for an account.

• CDFA Home
• CDFA FAQs
• CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Portal
• CalCannabis Login
• Register for An Account
• Look Up Licenses
• eLearning

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.

• Bureau of Cannabis Control
• Licensees & Consumers
• Online Licensing
• Laws & Regulations
• Contact Us

Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR)

The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is responsible for administering the commercial cannabis licensing and regulatory program established by the Los Angeles City Council.

• Social Equity Program
• Licensing Map
• About Us
• Commercial Cannabis Activity
• Retail Businesses
• Laws, Policies & Resources
• Cannabis Events
• Distribution
• Retailers
• Testing & Laboratories
• Microbusiness
• Authorized Retail Cannabis Businesses

Caifornia Track & Trace
(CTT / METRC)

The California Cannabis Track-and-Trace (CCTT) system is being used statewide to record the inventory and movement of cannabis and cannabis products through the commercial cannabis supply chain. This system must be used by all annual and provisional cannabis licensees, including those with licenses for cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, retail, distribution, testing labs, and microbusinesses.

• METRC
• California METRC User Guide
• California Transition Period Guide
• Track & Trace FAQ

California Cannabis Portal Popular Resources

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. Please make sure to check back on this website regularly as content is updated daily.

• California Cannabis Track & Trace System
• FAQ’s about the Track & Trace System
• California Track & Trace (CTT & METRC) System Workshops
• General Resources
• CDTFA Tax Guide for Cannabis Businesses
• Additional Resources

Shipping Manifest Documentation

Please see the legally mandated California Cannabis Shipping Manifest Below. Please use this document to comply with state regulations for Purchasing & Transporting Cannabis.

Shipping Manifest Fact Sheet

Sample Cannabis Shipping Manifest