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CA Bus & Prof Code § 25762 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 9 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES|CHAPTER 17 - Administrative Provisions|Section 25762.

25762.  (a) All fines and forfeitures of bail imposed for a violation of this division and collected in any felony case after the indictment or the legal commitment by a magistrate, or at or after the sentencing hearing, shall be paid to the county treasurer of the county in which the court is held.(b) All fines and forfeitures of bail imposed for violation of this division and collected upon conviction or upon forfeiture of bail, together with money deposited as bail, in any misdemeanor or infraction case, or in any felony case at the preliminary hearing or at another proceeding before the legal commitment by a magistrate, shall be deposited with the county treasurer of the county in which the court is situated and the money deposited shall be distributed and disposed of pursuant to Section 1463 of the Penal Code.(c) For purposes of this section, a case in which both a felony and a misdemeanor were charged shall be treated as a felony case.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 470, Sec. 1. (AB 1529) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 26000.

26000.  (a) This division shall be known, and may be cited, as the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act.(b) The purpose and intent of this division is to establish a comprehensive system to control and regulate the cultivation, distribution, transport, storage, manufacturing, processing, and sale of both of the following:(1) Medicinal cannabis and medicinal cannabis products for patients with valid physician’s recommendations.(2) Adult-use cannabis and adult-use cannabis products for adults 21 years of age and over.(c) In the furtherance of subdivision (b), this division sets forth the power and duties of the state agencies responsible for controlling and regulating the commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis industry.(d) The Legislature may, by majority vote, enact laws to implement this division, provided those laws are consistent with the purposes and intent of the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 27, Sec. 4. (SB 94) Effective June 27, 2017. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 2016, by initiative Prop. 64.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 26002.

26002.  (a) This division does not apply to any product containing cannabinoids that has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration that has either been placed on a schedule of the federal Controlled Substances Act other than Schedule I or has been exempted from one or more provisions of that act, and that is intended for prescribed use for the treatment of a medical condition.(b) This division does not apply to activity performed pursuant to a registration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration pursuant to Part 1318 (commencing with Section 1318.01) of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as it read on January 19, 2021, provided that the person engaging in the activity provides the licensing authority valid documentation of their registration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the location where the activity will be performed prior to engaging in the activity. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 157, Sec. 1. (AB 1305) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26010 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26010.

26010.  There is in the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency, the Department of Cannabis Control under the supervision and control of a director. The director shall administer and enforce the provisions of this division related to the department.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 6. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26010.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26010.5.

26010.5.  (a) The Governor shall appoint the director of the department, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The director shall serve under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency and at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) Every power granted to or duty imposed upon the director under this division may be exercised or performed in the name of the director by a deputy or assistant director or by a chief, subject to conditions and limitations that the director may prescribe.(c)  (1)  The director may employ and appoint all employees necessary to properly administer the work of the department, in accordance with civil service laws and regulations.(2) The Governor may also appoint a chief deputy director, a deputy director of equity and inclusion, and either a deputy director of legal affairs or a chief counsel to the department. These positions shall serve under the direction and supervision of the director and hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.(d) The department has the power, duty, purpose, responsibility, and jurisdiction to regulate commercial cannabis activity as provided in this division.(e) Upon the effective date of this section, whenever any reference to the “Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act,” “Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act,” or former Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 19300) of Division 8 appears in any statute, regulation, contract, or in any other code, it shall be construed to refer to this division as it relates to medicinal cannabis and medicinal cannabis products.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 7. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26011 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26011.

26011.  Neither the director nor any member of the Cannabis Control Appeals Panel established under Section 26040 shall do any of the following:(a) Receive any commission or profit whatsoever, directly or indirectly, from any person applying for or receiving any license or permit under this division.(b) Engage or have any interest in the sale or any insurance covering a licensee’s business or premises.(c) Engage or have any interest in the sale of equipment for use upon the premises of a licensee engaged in commercial cannabis activity.(d) Knowingly solicit any licensee for the purchase of tickets for benefits or contributions for benefits.(e) Knowingly request any licensee to donate or receive money, or any other thing of value, for the benefit of any person whatsoever.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 9. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 2016, by initiative Prop. 64.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26011.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26011.5.

26011.5.  The protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the department in exercising licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions under this division. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 10. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26012 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26012.

26012.  (a) It being a matter of statewide concern, except as otherwise authorized in this division, the department shall have the sole authority to create, issue, deny, renew, discipline, condition, suspend, or revoke licenses for commercial cannabis activity.(b) The department shall have the authority to collect fees in connection with activities it regulates concerning cannabis. The department may create licenses in addition to those identified in this division that the department deems necessary to effectuate its duties under this division.(c) For the performance of its duties, the department has the power conferred by Sections 11180 to 11191, inclusive, of the Government Code.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 11) by Stats. 2021, Ch. 87, Sec. 2. (SB 160) Effective July 16, 2021. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 2016, by initiative Prop. 64.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26012.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26012.5.

26012.5.  (a) The department shall provide on its internet website information regarding the status of every license issued by the department in accordance with the California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code) and the Information Practices Act of 1977 (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1798) of Title 1.8 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code).(b) Beginning January 1, 2022, the information provided on the department’s internet website pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include information on suspensions and revocations of licenses and final decisions adopted by the department pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) relating to persons or businesses licensed or regulated by the department.(c) The information provided shall not include personal information, including home addresses, home telephone numbers, dates of birth, or social security numbers. The department shall disclose the county of a licensee’s address of record.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 12. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26013 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26013.

26013.  (a) The department shall make and prescribe reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement, administer, and enforce its duties under this division in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Those rules and regulations shall be consistent with the purposes and intent of the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act.(b) (1) The department may adopt emergency regulations to consolidate, clarify, or make consistent regulations, including emergency regulations adopted before or in place as of July 1, 2021, or to implement Section 26010.7.(2) The department may readopt any emergency regulation authorized by this section that is the same as, or substantially equivalent to, an emergency regulation previously adopted as authorized by this section. Any such readoption shall be limited to one time for each regulation.(3) Notwithstanding any other law, the adoption of emergency regulations and the readoption of emergency regulations authorized by this section shall be deemed an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare. The emergency regulations and the readopted emergency regulations authorized by this section shall be each submitted to the Office of Administrative Law for filing with the Secretary of State and shall remain in effect for no more than 180 days, by which time final regulations may be adopted.(c) Regulations issued under this division shall be necessary to achieve the purposes of this division, based on best available evidence, and shall mandate only commercially feasible procedures, technology, or other requirements, and shall not unreasonably restrain or inhibit the development of alternative procedures or technology to achieve the same substantive requirements, nor shall the regulations make compliance so onerous that the operation under a cannabis license is not worthy of being carried out in practice by a reasonably prudent businessperson.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 13. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 2016, by initiative Prop. 64.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26013.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26013.2.

26013.2.  (a) On or before July 1, 2022, the department shall prepare a report to the Governor and the Legislature outlining the steps necessary to allow for the incorporation of hemp cannabinoids into the cannabis supply chain. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the incorporation of hemp cannabinoids into manufactured cannabis products and the sale of hemp products at cannabis retailers.(b) (1) The report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2025.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to consider, in light of the report submitted pursuant to subdivision (a), whether and how to take legislative action concerning the incorporation of hemp into the cannabis supply chain no later than the 2023–24 legislative session.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 576, Sec. 1. (AB 45) Effective October 6, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26013.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26013.5.

26013.5.  (a) Notice of any action of the department required by this division to be given may be signed and given by the director or an authorized employee of the department and may be made personally or in the manner prescribed by Section 1013 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or in the manner prescribed by Section 124 of this code.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 11505 of the Government Code, whenever written notice, including a notice, order, or document served pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340), Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 11370), or Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500), of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, is required to be given by the department, the notice may be given by regular mail addressed to the last known address of the licensee or by personal service, at the option of the department.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 14. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26014 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26014.

26014.  (a) The department shall convene an advisory committee to advise the department on the development of standards and regulations pursuant to this division, including best practices and guidelines that protect public health and safety while ensuring a regulated environment for commercial cannabis activity that does not impose such barriers so as to perpetuate, rather than reduce and eliminate, the illicit market for cannabis.(b) The advisory committee members shall include, but not be limited to, representatives of the cannabis industry, including medicinal cannabis, representatives of labor organizations, appropriate state and local agencies, persons who work directly with racially, ethnically, and economically diverse populations, public health experts, and other subject matter experts, including representatives from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, with expertise in regulating commercial activity for adult-use intoxicating substances. The advisory committee members shall be determined by the director.(c) Commencing on January 1, 2019, the advisory committee shall publish an annual public report describing its activities including, but not limited to, the recommendations the advisory committee made to the department during the immediately preceding calendar year and whether those recommendations were implemented by the department.(d) Each member of the advisory committee shall be reimbursed for traveling and other expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of official duties. The payments in each instance shall be made only from the fund and shall be subject to the availability of money.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 15. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 2016, by initiative Prop. 64.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26015 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26015.

26015.  (a) The department may make or cause to be made such investigation as it deems necessary to carry out its duties under this division.(b) The chief of enforcement and all investigators, inspectors, and deputies of the department identified by the director have the authority of peace officers while engaged in exercising the powers granted or performing the duties imposed upon them in investigating the laws administered by the department or commencing directly or indirectly any criminal prosecution arising from any investigation conducted under these laws. All persons herein referred to shall be deemed to be acting within the scope of employment with respect to all acts and matters set forth in this section.(c) The department may employ individuals, who are not peace officers, to provide investigative services.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may employ peace officers and shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 13540 of the Penal Code.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 16. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26016 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26016.

26016.  For any hearing held pursuant to this division, except a hearing held under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 26040), the department may delegate the power to hear and decide to an administrative law judge. Any hearing before an administrative law judge shall be pursuant to the procedures, rules, and limitations prescribed in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 17. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26017 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26017.

26017.  In any hearing before the department pursuant to this division, the department may pay any person appearing as a witness at the hearing at the request of the department pursuant to a subpoena, the person’s actual, necessary, and reasonable travel, food, and lodging expenses, not to exceed the amount authorized for state employees.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 18. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26018 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 26018.

26018.  The department may on its own motion at any time before a penalty assessment is placed into effect, and without any further proceedings, review the penalty, but such review shall be limited to its reduction.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 19. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26030 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|Section 26030.

26030.  Grounds for disciplinary action include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Failure to comply with the provisions of this division or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this division.(b) Conduct that constitutes grounds for denial of licensure pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 480) of Division 1.5 or discipline of a license pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 490) of Division 1.5.(c) Any other grounds contained in regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this division.(d) Failure to comply with any state law including, but not limited to, the payment of taxes as required under the Revenue and Taxation Code, except as provided for in this division or other California law.(e) Knowing violations of any state or local law, ordinance, or regulation conferring worker protections or legal rights on the employees of a licensee.(f) Failure to comply with the requirement of a local ordinance regulating commercial cannabis activity.(g) The intentional and knowing sale of cannabis or cannabis products by an A-licensee to a person under 21 years of age.(h) The intentional and knowing sale of medicinal cannabis or medicinal cannabis products by an M-licensee to a person without a physician’s recommendation.(i) Failure to maintain safe conditions for inspection by the department.(j) Failure to comply with any operating procedure submitted to the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 26051.5.(k) Failure to comply with license conditions established pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 26060.1.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 20. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 2016, by initiative Prop. 64.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 26031 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 10 - Cannabis|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement|Section 26031.

26031.  (a) The department may suspend, revoke, place on probation with terms and conditions, or otherwise discipline licenses issued by the department and fine a licensee, after proper notice and hearing to the licensee, except as provided in Section 26031.01, if the licensee is found to have committed any of the acts or omissions constituting grounds for disciplinary action. The disciplinary proceedings under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the director shall have all the powers granted therein.(b) The department may suspend or revoke a license when a local agency has notified the department that a licensee within its jurisdiction is in violation of state rules and regulations relating to commercial cannabis activities, and the department, through an investigation, has determined that the violation is grounds for suspension or revocation of the license.(c) The department may take disciplinary action against a licensee for any violation of this division when the violation was committed by the licensee’s officers, directors, owners, agents, or employees while acting on behalf of the licensee or engaged in commercial cannabis activity.(d) The suspension or expiration of a license issued by the department, or its suspension, forfeiture, or cancellation by order of the department or by order of a court of law, or its surrender without the written consent of the department, shall not, during any period in which it may be renewed, restored, reissued, or reinstated, deprive the department of its authority to institute or continue a disciplinary proceeding against the licensee upon any ground provided by law or to enter an order suspending or revoking the license or otherwise taking disciplinary action against the licensee on any such ground.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 70, Sec. 21. (AB 141) Effective July 12, 2021. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 2016, by initiative Prop. 64.)