Not to be confused with “statute”, “cannabis regulation”, as is implied by its name, regulates the cannabis market that was legalized by State statute. The cultivation, use, and distribution of medicinal marijuana were legalized in 1996. Proposition 64 legalized adult-use of cannabis by ballot measure. The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) creates the general framework for the regulation of commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis in California.

When it comes to the regulation being created, implemented, and enforced at the State level, there are three (3) essential regulatory resources to consult.

3 Most Important Cannabis Regulation Resources for Your Business

Cannabis Regulation Resources

 

Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC)

The Bureau is responsible for regulating commercial cannabis licenses for retailers, distributors, microbusinesses, testing laboratories, and temporary cannabis events. The regulations extensively cover the licensing process and regulatory requirements for the above-referenced cannabis industry stakeholders.

The final text of the re-adopted Emergency Regulations can be accessed here.

 

cdph cannabis waste compliance

California Department of Public Health, Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch (CDPH)

CDPH is responsible for regulating commercial cannabis licenses for manufacturers. The purpose of the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch is to protect public health and safety by ensuring commercial cannabis manufacturers operate safe, sanitary workplaces and follow good manufacturing practices to produce products that are free of contaminants, meet product guidelines and are properly packaged and labeled.

The final text of the re-adopted Emergency Regulations can be accessed here.

 

cdfa cannabis waste compliance

California Department of Food and Agriculture, CalCannabis (CDFA)

CDFA is responsible for regulating commercial cannabis licenses for cultivators and implements the state’s Track-and-Trace system to record the movement of cannabis from seed to sale. The latter part is especially important since utilizing the California Cannabis Track-and-Trace system is a requirement for all cannabis operators. We’ve also included references below for cannabis waste and track-and-trace requirements.

The final text of the re-adopted Emergency Regulations can be accessed here.

BCC – Cannabis Waste Track-and-Trace Requirements

CDPH – Cannabis Waste Track-and-Trace Requirements

CDFA – Cannabis Waste Track-and-Trace Requirements

If you have any specific questions about State regulations and cannabis waste requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly with your questions. We’re more than happy to send you further cannabis waste specific resources to ensure that you compliantly handle your cannabis waste.