California
Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for California.
Regulatory Agency
Department of Cannabis Control
Tracking System
METRC
Market Type
Adult-Use
Last Updated
Feb 1, 2026
California Cannabis Regulations
Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in California. Always confirm with official sources.
Seed-to-Sale System
California uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.
WebJoint METRC IntegrationMarket Type
California has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.
Delivery & Ecommerce Status
What You Need to Know About California
Largest legal cannabis market in the U.S.
METRC required for all licensed operators
Delivery permitted statewide, including to non-dispensary areas
Local jurisdictions set additional rules and bans
Annual and provisional license types available
Official Sources
California Cannabis Rules at a Glance
Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in California.
Purchase Limits
Medical patients with MMIC get higher limits. Cultivation tax eliminated July 1, 2022.
Tax Rates
Medical cannabis with valid MMIC is exempt from sales tax.
Home Cultivation
Plant Limit
6 plants per person; no limit for medical patients
Plants must be in a locked space not visible from public.
Customer Requirements
21+
Min. Age
Required
State ID
Medical patients 18+ with physician recommendation.
Testing Requirements
Packaging & Labeling
License Types
Cultivator
Types 1-5B for various canopy sizes and light types
Manufacturer
Type 6 (non-volatile), Type 7 (volatile), Type N (infusion), Type P (packaging)
Distributor
Type 11 (full) and Type 13 (transport-only)
Retailer
Type 9 (delivery only) and Type 10 (storefront)
Microbusiness
Type 12: combines 3+ activities under one license
Testing Laboratory
Type 8: independent testing
Operator Compliance Checklist for California
Licensing
Obtain DCC license for each commercial activity
Inventory
Track all inventory in METRC
Tag all plants and packages with METRC UIDs
Sales
Verify customer age (21+ adult use, 18+ medical)
Enforce purchase limits per transaction
1 oz flower / 8g concentrates for adult use
Collect and remit 15% excise tax
Delivery
Delivery employees must carry licensee copy and manifest
Reporting
File tax returns with CDTFA
Maintain accurate METRC records
How WebJoint Helps in California
WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in California, to keep your operations compliant.
California Cannabis FAQ
Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in California.
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