January 13th, 2026 The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) released proposed regulations today for the cannabis appellations of origin program. The release of these regulations marks the official start of a 45-day public comment period provided under California law. All interested parties are encouraged to submit comments about the proposed regulations.  An appellation of origin is a protected designation that identifies the geographical origin of a product and how that...

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 immature plants...

January 8th, 2026 Upcoming changes to the Nevada County cannabis business tax rates for the 2025/2026 fiscal year (July 1st, 2025 – June 30th, 2026). The rate changes are as follows:   Outdoor cultivation will increase from $0.16 / square foot per cycle to $0.17 / square foot per cycle Mixed light – tier 1 cultivation will increase from $0.16 / square foot per cycle to $0.17 / square foot per cycle Mixed light – tier 2 cultivation will increase from $0.33 / square foot per cycle to $0.34 /...