California State Department of Cannabis Control | Diversity Employer

The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) licenses and regulates commercial cannabis activity, advancing a safe, sustainable and equitable marketplace that best serves all Californians.

What we do
The Department licenses and regulates cannabis businesses. We regulate the:
 

• Growing of cannabis plants
• Manufacture of cannabis products
• Transportation and tracking of cannabis goods throughout the state
• Sale of cannabis goods
• Events where cannabis is sold or used
• Labeling of goods sold at retail

Mission
Through innovative policies and effective implementation, the Department (DCC) advances and facilitates a well-regulated, legal market that benefits all Californians.

Vision
California has a safe, sustainable and equitable cannabis market that serves as an example for the world.

Our values:
Integrity, Fairness, Innovation, Knowledge, Collaboration, Support

Work for DCC
More than 500 people work for The Department. DCC employees are state workers hired through a competitive process.