Considering that weed is now legal in the state, many entrepreneurs might already be planning to start off with their weed-related startups. All you need to open up a marijuana dispensary in California is the right licenses. However, know that it is going to be an expensive affair! rnrnFirst off, you need local approval from the county or the city government. Following that you would require environmental clearances and then get a state license. Then you would require preliminary determination of eligibility, followed by initial ranking and second ranking, and then public meeting and city council selection. After all these things are done with, it is only then that you could get started off. You would also be required to clear a criminal background check. All these processes can cost you between $8000 to $10,000.