A: When DCC has information that a provisional licensee has failed to comply with the law, or failed to actively and diligently pursue annual licensure, it may suspend, revoke, or deny renewal of the provisional license. If DCC is considering suspending, revoking, or denying renewal of a provisional license, a Notice of Provisional License Review (Notice) will be issued. The Notice will identify violations or outstanding information and the way compliance may be achieved. The Notice will also provide the provisional licensee with instructions on requesting an informal meeting with DCC to discuss the matter.
+A: After January 1, 2025, DCC can no longer renew a provisional license. To determine if you have an annual or provisional license, you can look up your license using the Cannabis Unified License Search.
-A: An informal meeting is an opportunity for the provisional licensee to make verbal statements regarding the matter to DCC. During an informal meeting the provisional licensee, or their authorized representative, may provide DCC with any information they have related to the observed violations or outstanding information. Provisional licensees may submit information for consideration without an informal meeting. Following the timeframe provided in the Notice, DCC will send a written determination.
+A: After January 1, 2025, DCC can no longer renew a provisional license. To learn more about any outstanding compliance violations or outstanding deficiencies that must be resolved to transition to an annual license, follow the instructions below.
-CLS licensing system users:
-A: Provisional licensees should do the following:
+CLEaR licensing system users:
If you already submitted all final documentation and have questions regarding the status, email info@cannabis.ca.gov.
+ +A: If your provisional license expires in 2025, your license will not be eligible for renewal. You must transition to an annual license before you will be eligible to renew your license.
+ +A: If your provisional license has not transitioned to annual licensure by January 1, 2025, and it is not expired, suspended, revoked, or cancelled, you may continue to operate unless you have been notified by DCC of other restrictions.
+ +A: Yes, locally verified equity retail licenses with valid provisional licenses may be eligible for provisional license renewal until January 1, 2031, or until 5 years from the date the provisional license was originally issued, whichever is earlier.
-For more information about renewing locally verified equity retail provisional licenses, review Business and Professions Code sections 26240 and 26050.5.
-A: Failure to comply with applicable laws or resolve outstanding deficiencies and meet requirements for annual licensure can result in suspension or revocation of the provisional license and denial of the annual license application.
+ +DCC will issue a Notice of Provisional License Review (Notice). The Notice will:
+ +Additionally, the notice will provide instructions on requesting an informal meeting with DCC to discuss the matter.
+ +A: Your provisional license may be suspended, revoked, or naturally expire and you will be directed to cease all commercial cannabis activity. Additionally, you will not be able to receive or transfer cannabis or cannabis products to or from the premises.
+ +California Code of Regulations, title 4, section 15024.1 provides the requirements for the disposal of cannabis and cannabis products that remain on the premises following the termination of a license.
+ +A: The applicant may withdraw the application at any time prior to the denial of the license. If the license is denied, the applicant may request an appeal hearing within 30 calendar days of the notification of denial.
+ +A: An approved contact associated with your license can email info@cannabis.ca.gov for more information. Please include the license number you have questions about.
+For further assistance, please contact us.
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