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The California Department of Public Health's Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch (MCSB) is one of three state licensing authorities charged with licensing and regulating commercial cannabis activity in California. MCSB is responsible for regulation of all commercial cannabis manufacturing in California.

We strive to protect public health and safety by ensuring commercial cannabis manufacturers operate safe, sanitary workplaces and follow good manufacturing practices to produce products that are free of contaminants, meet product guidelines and are properly packaged and labeling. ​

State Licensing Authorities

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Bureau of Cannabis Control
​Housed within the California Department of Consumer Affairs, the Bureau will license retailers, distributors, third-party testing laboratories and microbusinesses.
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​​Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch

Housed within the California Department of Public Health, MCSB will license manufacturers of cannabis products. This includes nearly all non-flower products (edibles, oils, tinctures, etc.).

 

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CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing

Housed within the California Department of Food & Agriculture, CalCannabis will license cultivators and implement the state's Track-and-Trace system.

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