City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation

ALL DCR-issued fees can be paid online now! No appointments, no driving to any office, no parking headaches. Find out more about how Cannabis BillPay works here: https://latax.lacity.org/cannabisbillpay/index

The 2027 Renewal period begins September 1, 2026, and runs through November 2, 2026. There have been changes to the requirements. To find the revised 2027 Renewal information, visit: ladcr.info/2027Renewal

It's Pride Month and DCR remembers the activists that raised much needed awareness of the compassionate use of cannabis. Because of people like Brownie Mary and Dennis Peron and their work with AIDS and cancer patients, California was the first state to pass a law for medicinal cannabis.

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Part four of our state legislative series focuses on AB-2420 Cannabis: Donations & Seniors. Under current state law, licensed retailers can only give free cannabis to medicinal cannabis patients under certain conditions. This bill, if passed, would permit retailers to also donate to individuals 65 years of age and older, and exempt the donations from the state excise tax for five years.

This bill was set for its first hearing on April 13, but was canceled at the request of the bill’s author. To date, no other hearing has been scheduled. Since Friday, May 29, is the last day for each chamber of the State legislature to pass bills introduced in their respective houses, if AB-2420 does not progress, it will not continue through the legislative session.

DCR is closed in observance of Memorial Day. DCR resume regular operations the following day.

Over the upcoming long weekend, you'll have many choices. If you consume, make the right one. Shop legal and local. Find licensed retail or delivery service on DCR's Map here: https://bit.ly/DCRRetailMap

The May edition of the DCR News Bulletin features the very many resources available through the City of Los Angeles, particularly those for cannabis business operators. Think energy savings incentives or services available from the Los Angeles Public Library. Also, there is great news about paying all DCR-issued fees online. Read more about it on DCR's website here: ladcr.info/Publications

Sometimes the smallest decisions can make a huge impact. Ready to make yours? Sign up for one 1/2 hour session with a business coach. Walk in with your challenge, goal, or question. Walk out with a plan. You can follow up with the same coach as you need it. Count on them for guidance and support. The One-on-One Business Coaching Program is designed to break down your goals into achievable, bite-sized actions. You have nothing to lose! It's available to verified Social Equity Individuals. Program information can be found here: https://ladcr.info/SEPResources