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New DCC sanitation rules and pesticide testing changes: what Nevada County licensees need to know

The Department of Cannabis Control has finalized two regulatory updates that affect licensed cannabis businesses across California. See more inside.

Oct 64 min read

DCC Proposed Regulations For Cultivation Licenses re: Sanitation Requirements

January 9th, 2026 The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is proposing a rulemaking action to revise existing regulations to remove redundant and duplicative provisions; streamline operational and administrative burdens for licensees and the Department; and establish minimum sanitation standards. Specific changes include: Clarifying tracking and labeling of harvest batches. Extending the time limit for temporary events to 30 days. Allowing cultivation licensees to transfer i

Jan 91 min read