Last week, the Department of Cannabis Control released proposed
changes to current regulations. The release of the text on
March 4 marked the start of a 45 day public comment period. The
substantial changes would affect all parts of the cannabis
industry including cultivation, distribution, manufacturing, and
retail, and are intended to streamline and simplify regulations.
In addition, it would make permanent several emergency
regulations that are slated to expire. If approved, the changes
will be effective starting in the fall of this year.
Among the changes, the proposal would: allow retailers to
continue to offer curbside delivery, extending a pandemic-related
exemption; increase the value of goods delivery drivers are
permitted to carry at one time; allow manufacturers to submit the
weight of the full harvest, as opposed to individually weighing
each plant; and permit retailers to sell non-cannabis food and
non-alcoholic beverages on site. The proposal would also make
changes to cannabis events by allowing goods to be displayed by
anyone with a license and loosening restrictions on which retail
employees can staff events. Many of these changes are also being
pursued by various bills in the Legislature.
Public comments must be received by April 19, at 5
p.m. The Department of Cannabis Control includes a
public comment template on their website. Submit your comment
to DCC:
By mail: DCC Legal Affairs Division, 2920 Kilgore Road,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
