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recent california business licensing news and updates This site focuses or refers to information and services regarding annual license application hang tag or a peel-back label Form # CDPH-9041 California Department of Public Health limited to a maximum of 10 mg of THC per serving licensed cannabis cultivators Proposition 64: The Adult Use of Cannabis Act of 2016 California Public Records Act convicted of a substantially related crime Business Information Food-grade Butter/Oil California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Retailer (nonstorefront) regulatory framework cannabis cultivation licensing highly-concentrated oils or waxes managing member evidence of rehabilitation cannabis market Temporary License Application Information good manufacturing practices paper inserted into the packaging MCSB onsite consumption of cannabis goods commercial cannabis manufacturers minimum standards for extraction processes small product packaging primary panel requirements 2024 regulations 2024 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In addition, Allergen Type 7 – for extraction using a volatile solvent (ex: butane, propane and hexane) Adult-use Market Processing Bureau Department Lot Environmental pathogen Type 3A (Cultivation; Indoor; Medium) Mature plant Type 13 (Distributor Transport Only) Adequate Type 11 (Distributor) Type 1B (Cultivation; Specialty mixed-light; Small) Edible cannabis product Type 1A (Cultivation; Specialty indoor; Small) Type 3B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Medium) Indoor cultivation Process Type 9 (Non-Storefront Retailer) Track and trace system Contact surface Type P Packaging & Labeling Only Nursery DPH-17-010E alternate use of a manufacturing premises Licensee Pathogen Type 2B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Small) Personnel Type 5A (Cultivation; Indoor; Large) Component Medium Outdoor Medium Mixed-Light Tier 2 adulteration Dried flower Distribution Type 1 (Cultivation; Specialty outdoor; Small) THC limit of 10 milligrams per serving and 100 milligrams per package Limited-access area Type 1C (Cultivation; Specialty cottage; Small) THC Microorganisms Sanitize Universal symbol infused pre-rolls Type 2A (Cultivation; Indoor; Small) Specialty Mixed-Light Tier 1 Infusion Volatile solvent Product Identity Canopy Unique identifier Proposition 65 warning statement M-license Medium Indoor Type S (coming soon, shared-use manufacturing facilities) Type 6 – for extraction using a mechanical method or non-volatile solvent (ex: CO2, ethanol, water, or food-grade dry ice, cooking oils or butter) Harvest Batch Kief Monitor Batch Cannabis product Small Mixed-Light Tier 1 Type 3 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Medium) Outdoor cultivation CBD Validation Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 2 Immature plant Ingredient In-process material Type N Infusions (optional packaging and labeling) Informational panel Type 7 (Manufacturer 2) Extraction: Volatile Solvents Specialty Indoor Net weight Mixed-light Tier 2 Pre-roll Serving Manufacture Raw material Applicant Quarantine Quality control operation Processor Type 10 (Retailer) Type 5B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Large) CBD from industrial hemp Wet weight Verification Actual yield Mixed-light cultivation Type 6 (Manufacturer 1) Extraction: Non-volatile Solvents, Mechanical Methods cakes, cookies, beverages and juices, tea and coffee, chocolates, gummies, gum, and mints Labeling Topical cannabis product Watts per square foot Type N – for infusions cannabis concentrates Premises Theoretical yield Small Indoor Quality control personnel Manufacturer licensee Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 1 products similar to traditional food products prohibited MCSB 90-day extension periods UID Cultivation Pest infused butters and oils as concentrates Type 14 (Cannabis Event Organizer) track and trace system Commercial cannabis activity list of cannabis manufacturers Extraction Allergen cross-contact Type P – for packaging and labeling only Request for Live Scan Cultivation site Mixed-light Tier 1 Finished product Package Type 4 (Cultivation; Nursery) Type 5 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Large) Adulterated Small Outdoor Quality Nonmanufactured cannabis product gross annual revenue for first year in operation under MAUCRSA Specialty Cottage Outdoor Holding Processing aid Type 12 (Microbusiness) package flower or pre-rolls Nonvolatile solvent Flowering Specialty Outdoor Commercial-grade, non-residential door lock Type 2 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Small) Medium Mixed-Light Tier 1 Primary panel Specialty Mixed-Light Tier 2 Small Mixed-Light Tier 2 Preventive controls Type 8 (Testing Laboratory) Track-and-trace systems Hazard Qualified individual Specialty Cottage Indoor and more.

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