# Department of Cannabis Control

- Website: https://www.cannabis.ca.gov
- Location: Rancho Cordova, CA, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/cannabis-ca-gov

> The Department of Cannabis Control licenses and regulates cannabis businesses, enforcing compliance and guiding licensees and applicants.

The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) licenses and regulates cannabis businesses and enforces related laws as a government regulatory agency. It oversees licensing, compliance, and enforcement activities; maintains licensing portals and guidance resources for applicants and licensees; communicates public information; and supports consumer protection, equity programs, and outreach to ensure a safe, legitimate market while coordinating with applicable local and state agencies.

**Mission:** To license, regulate, and enforce cannabis laws while protecting consumers, ensuring safe and legitimate cannabis commerce, and supporting an equitable, compliant industry.

## Products & Services

### [CannaConnect Licensee Resources](https://www.cannabis.ca.gov/licensees/cannaconnect-compliance-hub/)
*Platform*
Centralized Hub for Cannabis Licensee Compliance and Resources.

- **Guidance and checklists for applicants and licensees** — Streamline Licensing Processes
- **Checklists and worksheets** — Support Licensing Processes
- **Representative sampling checklist** — Ensure Compliance
- **Labeling and compliance checklists** — Ensure Regulatory Compliance
- **Licensing system contacts** — Facilitate Communication
- **Licensing system guides** — Streamline License Management
- **Latest compliance updates** — Stay Informed
- **Premises diagram guidance** — Facilitate Premises Submissions
- **Allergen control program checklist** — Manage Allergen Risks

### [Cannabis Recall Portal](https://recalls.cannabis.ca.gov/)
*Platform*
Easily track and manage cannabis product recalls with enhanced access and visual tools.

- **Recall Tracking and Updates** — Monitor Recall Status
- **Enhanced User Interface** — Access Information Quickly
- **Recall Archive Access** — Retrieve Historical Data
- **Improved Search Functionality** — Find Specific Recalls Efficiently

### [Real California Cannabis Campaign](https://real.cannabis.ca.gov/)
*Service*
Educates consumers on the importance of purchasing cannabis from licensed retailers.

- **Education on Licensed Retailers** — Educate Consumers
- **Tools to Locate Licensed Retailers** — Find Licensed Retailers
- **Consumer Safety Awareness** — Promote Safe Consumption
- **Stay Connected** — Receive Campaign Updates

### [Data Dashboards](https://www.cannabis.ca.gov/resources/data-dashboard/)
*Platform*
Gain valuable insights from essential cannabis industry data with user-friendly dashboards.

- **Licensing Data Dashboards** — Track Licensing Status
- **Sales Statistics Dashboards** — Analyze Sales Trends
- **Harvest Statistics Dashboards** — View Harvest Data
- **Stakeholder Data Access** — Facilitate Data Access
- **Visual Insights** — Understand Data Visually