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From: odiengineering <112506720+odiengineering@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2024 15:04:47 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] Wordpress Posts Update

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@@ -9,34 +9,88 @@
 
 <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Frequently asked questions</h2>
 
-<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What happens when a provisional licensee does not comply with the law or fails to actively and diligently pursue annual licensure?</h3>
+<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Q:&nbsp; How can I tell if I have an annual license or a provisional license?&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3>
 
-<p>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.</p>
+<p>A:&nbsp; After January 1, 2025, DCC can no longer renew a provisional license.&nbsp; To determine if you have an annual or provisional license, you can look up your license using the <a href="https://search.cannabis.ca.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cannabis Unified License Search.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
 
-<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Q: What happens at an informal meeting?</h3>
+<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Q:&nbsp; How can I learn more about transitioning my provisional license to an annual license?&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3>
 
-<p>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.</p>
+<p>A:&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
 
-<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Q: How can a provisional licensee avoid receiving a Notice of Provisional License Review?  </h3>
+<p><strong>CLS licensing system users:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
 
-<p>A: Provisional licensees should do the following:</p>
+<ul class="wp-block-list">
+<li>Reference all deficiency notice(s) and make sure to submit all final documentation within a Science Amendment. To learn more about submitting a Science Amendment, visit the <a href="https://cannabis.ca.gov/how-to-submit-a-science-amendment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DCC website</a>.  </li>
+</ul>
+
+<ul class="wp-block-list">
+<li>To locate your deficiency notice(s), log into your account on the DCC’s <a href="https://aca-prod.accela.com/CALCANNABIS/Default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cultivation licensing portal</a> and go to the Documents tab.   </li>
+</ul>
+
+<ul class="wp-block-list">
+<li>If you have already submitted a Science Amendment and have questions regarding the status, please email <a href="mailto:info@cannabis.ca.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">info@cannabis.ca.gov</a>. </li>
+</ul>
+
+<p><strong>CLEaR licensing system users:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p>
 
 <ul class="wp-block-list">
-<li>Respond to DCC notifications by submitting the required information or documents within the timeframes provided.</li>
+<li>Reference all emailed deficiency notice(s) and email all final documentation to the DCC contact within the notice.   </li>
+</ul>
+
+<p>If you already submitted all final documentation and have questions regarding the status, email <a href="mailto:info@cannabis.ca.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">info@cannabis.ca.gov</a>.&nbsp;</p>
+
+<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Q:&nbsp; What if I have a provisional license and it expires after January 1, 2025, can I still renew?</strong>&nbsp;</h3>
+
+<p>A:&nbsp; If your provisional license expires in 2025, your license will not be eligible for renewal.&nbsp; You must transition to an annual license before you will be eligible to renew your license.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
+
+<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Q:&nbsp; Can I continue to operate after the January 1, 2025, deadline?</strong>&nbsp;</h3>
+
+<p>A:&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
+
+<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Q:&nbsp; Are there any exceptions to the January 1, 2025, deadline?&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3>
+
+<p>A:&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
 
-<li>Pay outstanding fees in full.</li>
+<p>For more information about renewing locally verified equity retail provisional licenses, review Business and Professions Code sections <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&amp;sectionNum=26240." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">26240</a> and <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&amp;sectionNum=26050.5." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">26050.5</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
 
-<li>Resolve compliance matters within the timeframes provided.</li>
+<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Q:&nbsp; What happens when a provisional licensee has failed to comply with the applicable laws or failed to resolve outstanding deficiencies and meet annual license requirement prior to the license expiration date in 2025?&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3>
+
+<p>A:&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</p>
+
+<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Q:&nbsp; If DCC is considering suspending or revoking a provisional license, what are the next steps?&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3>
+
+<p>DCC will issue a Notice of Provisional License Review (Notice). The Notice will:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
+
+<ul class="wp-block-list">
+<li>Identify any compliance violations, or outstanding deficiencies, and  </li>
 </ul>
 
+<ul class="wp-block-list">
+<li>Outline the way compliance may be achieved. </li>
+</ul>
+
+<p>Additionally, the notice will provide instructions on requesting an informal meeting with DCC to discuss the matter. &nbsp;</p>
+
+<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Q:&nbsp; What if I fail to transition to an annual license before I expire in 2025?</strong>&nbsp;</h3>
+
+<p>A:&nbsp; Your provisional license may be suspended, revoked, or naturally expire and you will be directed to cease all commercial cannabis activity.&nbsp; Additionally, you will not be able to receive or transfer cannabis or cannabis products to or from the premises.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
+
+<p><a href="https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I0C815300675011ED990AA2D2ACB66143?viewType=FullText&amp;listSource=Search&amp;originationContext=Search+Result&amp;transitionType=SearchItem&amp;contextData=(sc.Search)&amp;navigationPath=Search%2fv1%2fresults%2fnavigation%2fi0a89d503000001934be4fcf69d986fd6%3fppcid%3df89c98c1bf3f44febb6108c337f28a37%26Nav%3dREGULATION_PUBLICVIEW%26fragmentIdentifier%3dI0C815300675011ED990AA2D2ACB66143%26startIndex%3d1%26transitionType%3dSearchItem%26contextData%3d%2528sc.Default%2529%26originationContext%3dSearch%2520Result&amp;list=REGULATION_PUBLICVIEW&amp;rank=1&amp;t_T2=15024.1+&amp;t_S1=CA+ADC+s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">California Code of Regulations, title 4, section 15024.1</a> provides the requirements for the disposal of cannabis and cannabis products that remain on the premises following the termination of a license.&nbsp;</p>
+
+<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Q:&nbsp; If the DCC is considering denying the annual license application, what are the next steps?&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3>
+
+<p>A:&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
+
+<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Q:&nbsp; Who can I contact if I have questions?</strong>&nbsp;</h3>
+
+<p>A:&nbsp; An approved contact associated with your license can email <a href="mailto:info@cannabis.ca.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">info@cannabis.ca.gov</a> for more information.&nbsp; Please include the license number you have questions about.</p>
+
 <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Support</h2>
 
 <p>For further assistance, please contact us. </p>
 
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-<div class="wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2cde34211dbfb00e5bbe900509e56721"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="mailto:environmentalreview@cannabis.ca.gov">Provisional license transitions</a></div>
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-<div class="wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--7b9c83c8a22b92cd804c6974a907971e"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="mailto:licensing@cannabis.ca.gov">General licensing questions</a></div>
+<div class="wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3e96cde5155b7a117d61192add0f021a"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="mailto:info@cannabis.ca.gov">Licensing questions</a></div>
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-<h5 class="wp-block-post-title"><a href="https://api.cannabis.ca.gov/2024/03/faq-transitioning-to-annual-licensure/" target="_self" >Transitioning to annual licensure: FAQ</a></h5>
+<h5 class="wp-block-post-title"><a href="https://api.cannabis.ca.gov/2024/03/faq-transitioning-to-annual-licensure/" target="_self" >FAQ:  Transitioning a provisional license to an annual license before it expires in 2025</a></h5>
 
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