Official California sources
Resources
The state agency pages California growers most often need, in one place.
Guides
Short explainers, each checked against the official sources it cites.
Before you sell
Check who you're dealing with and what the state publishes about the market.
- Search for a licensed business (DCC) (opens in a new tab)Confirm a buyer or distributor holds an active state license.
- DCC data dashboards (opens in a new tab)Statewide retail sales, retail price per unit and harvest reports.
- California Cannabis Market Outlook (DCC, PDF) (opens in a new tab)Yearly report with statewide wholesale price trends by cultivation method, through 2024.
Licensing
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) licenses cultivation in California.
- Cultivation license types (opens in a new tab)The license categories by canopy size and growing method.
- Application and license fees (opens in a new tab)How application and annual license fees are set.
- Information for licensees (opens in a new tab)Renewals, changes to a license and ongoing requirements.
- California's cannabis laws (opens in a new tab)The statutes and DCC regulations.
Taxes
- Tax guide for cannabis businesses (CDTFA) (opens in a new tab)The state tax agency's guide to cannabis taxes and filing.
Water, wildlife and pesticides
Cultivation can also need permits or follow rules from these agencies.
- Water Board cannabis cultivation programs (opens in a new tab)Water quality and water rights requirements for cultivators.
- Fish and Wildlife cannabis program (CDFW) (opens in a new tab)Permitting where cultivation affects streams, lakes or wildlife.
- Pesticide use on cannabis (CDPR) (opens in a new tab)Which pesticides may legally be used on cannabis.
These are links to the agencies themselves; check their pages for current rules. Questions about your prices? Compare your offers or send us a note.