Office of Cannabis Management

Learn more about the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and their work for equitable cannabis policies and programs for unincorporated Los Angeles County.

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Current Status of Cannabis

In February 2022, the LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to develop and implement a commercial cannabis licensing program for unincorporated Los Angeles County and approved the OCM’s recommendations for a regulatory framework. OCM, in collaboration with other County Departments and stakeholders, will work to start this work and create a strong equitable program. Until we can fully implement a licensing program, commercial cannabis activity is still not permitted and we are not accepting applications at this time.

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Update from LA County

On February 15, 2022, the LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to develop and implement a commercial cannabis licensing program for unincorporated Los Angeles County and approved the OCM’s recommendations for a regulatory framework. OCM, in collaboration with other County Departments and stakeholders, will start the work to create a strong, equitable program. Until we can fully implement a licensing program, commercial cannabis activities remain unpermitted and we are not accepting applications at this time. In May 2022, OCM submitted the first quarterly report to the Board of Supervisors. To receive updates on this work and more, join our mailing list.

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Whether you’re a consumer or interested in commercial activities, learn more about regulation and laws in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and other jurisdictions.

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EMBLEM PROGRAM FOR AUTHORIZED CANNABIS STORES

Authorized cannabis retail facilities who are contracted with the Department of Public Health have received all required state and local licenses and have completed the Cannabis Compliance and Enforcement Program (CCEP).

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February 15, 2022

Board of Supervisors Approve Commercial Cannabis Licensing in Unincorporated LA County

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On February 15, 2022, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors passed a motion directing the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs’ Office of Cannabis Management to start the development and implementation of an equitable commercial cannabis licensing program in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The Office of Cannabis Management proposed recommendations…

January 18, 2022

DCBA In-Person Services to Temporarily Pause

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New Phone Appointment System Launches LOS ANGELES – With COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County at high levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) will temporarily pause in-person services starting today. DCBA remains committed to providing excellent customer service through technology and innovation. Consumers can speak with a DCBA counselor…

July 10, 2018

Understanding the legal ins and outs of cannabis

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https://vimeo.com/269199695 Even though recreational cannabis use is legal in California, there are still plenty of questions on how the law works and how communities and individuals can be affected. The L.A. County Office of Cannabis Management teamed up with the L.A. City Department of Cannabis Regulation at a seminar held by the Empowerment Congress to…