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Resources for Cannabis Business License Compliance in California
California Commercial Cannabis Licenses (Medicinal and Adult-use Recreational) include: - Type 3B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Medium)
- Type 5A (Cultivation; Indoor; Large)
- Type 1A (Cultivation; Specialty indoor; Small)
- Type 7 (Manufacturer 2) Extraction: Volatile Solvents
- Type 12 (Microbusiness)
- Type S (coming soon, shared-use manufacturing facilities)
- Type N Infusions (optional packaging and labeling)
- Type 3A (Cultivation; Indoor; Medium)
- Type 14 (Cannabis Event Organizer)
- Type 1B (Cultivation; Specialty mixed-light; Small)
- Type 9 (Non-Storefront Retailer)
- Type 5 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Large)
- Type 5B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Large)
- Type P Packaging & Labeling Only
- Type 13 (Distributor Transport Only)
- Type 2 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Small)
- Type 1 (Cultivation; Specialty outdoor; Small)
- Type 2B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Small)
- Type 2A (Cultivation; Indoor; Small)
- Type 6 (Manufacturer 1) Extraction: Non-volatile Solvents, Mechanical Methods
- Type 3 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Medium)
- Type 4 (Cultivation; Nursery)
- Type 1C (Cultivation; Specialty cottage; Small)
- Type 11 (Distributor)
- Type 10 (Retailer)
- Type 8 (Testing Laboratory)
- and more
Resources:
Bureau of Cannabis Control
Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch
CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing
California Universal Symbol for Cannabis
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In addition, Small Indoor Net weight Type S (coming soon, shared-use manufacturing facilities) Medium Mixed-Light Tier 1 Specialty Cottage Indoor adulteration Type 12 (Microbusiness) Type 11 (Distributor) Type 5A (Cultivation; Indoor; Large) UID Processor Finished product gross annual revenue for first year in operation under MAUCRSA Labeling Quality control personnel Department Request for Live Scan Premises Type 3A (Cultivation; Indoor; Medium) THC Environmental pathogen Small Outdoor Validation Kief products similar to traditional food products prohibited Nonvolatile solvent Medium Outdoor Edible cannabis product CBD Type 13 (Distributor Transport Only) Processing aid Cultivation Contact surface Indoor cultivation Specialty Indoor Adequate Type 8 (Testing Laboratory) Package Adulterated package flower or pre-rolls Lot Holding Specialty Outdoor Mixed-light Tier 1 Immature plant Ingredient Adult-use Market Quality Type P – for packaging and labeling only Pathogen Bureau Quarantine Track and trace system Type N Infusions (optional packaging and labeling) Component Mixed-light cultivation Medium Mixed-Light Tier 2 Type 5B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Large) M-license Specialty Mixed-Light Tier 1 Nonmanufactured cannabis product Mixed-light Tier 2 Process Type 4 (Cultivation; Nursery) Harvest Batch Type 1B (Cultivation; Specialty mixed-light; Small) Type 7 – for extraction using a volatile solvent (ex: butane, propane and hexane) Cultivation site Microorganisms Type 7 (Manufacturer 2) Extraction: Volatile Solvents Raw material Watts per square foot Mature plant Type 5 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Large) Infusion Commercial cannabis activity Type 14 (Cannabis Event Organizer) track and trace system Type 3 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Medium) Type P Packaging & Labeling Only MCSB 90-day extension periods In-process material Informational panel Outdoor cultivation Small Mixed-Light Tier 2 Monitor Flowering Allergen cross-contact THC limit of 10 milligrams per serving and 100 milligrams per package Type 2A (Cultivation; Indoor; Small) cannabis concentrates Type 6 (Manufacturer 1) Extraction: Non-volatile Solvents, Mechanical Methods Qualified individual 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) list of cannabis manufacturers Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 1 Nursery Product Identity Licensee Pest Theoretical yield Wet weight infused pre-rolls Distribution Actual yield Batch Specialty Mixed-Light Tier 2 Pre-roll Verification Applicant Type 1A (Cultivation; Specialty indoor; Small) Quality control operation Small Mixed-Light Tier 1 Dried flower Allergen Processing alternate use of a manufacturing premises CBD from industrial hemp Canopy Extraction Primary panel infused butters and oils as concentrates Commercial-grade, non-residential door lock Type 9 (Non-Storefront Retailer) Sanitize Personnel Topical cannabis product Type 1 (Cultivation; Specialty outdoor; Small) Manufacture Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 2 Type 1C (Cultivation; Specialty cottage; Small) Specialty Cottage Outdoor Type 2 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Small) Type 3B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Medium) Preventive controls Cannabis product Serving Limited-access area Unique identifier Universal symbol Type N – for infusions Manufacturer licensee Hazard DPH-17-010E Type 10 (Retailer) Proposition 65 warning statement Medium Indoor Volatile solvent Type 2B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Small) cakes, cookies, beverages and juices, tea and coffee, chocolates, gummies, gum, and mints Track-and-trace systems and more.
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