On Tuesday, RCRC Vice President of Governmental Affairs Paul A. Smith and RCRC Governmental Affairs Counsel Arthur Wylene joined California State Association of Counties colleagues at the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s (Bureau) Public Licensing Workshop in Sacramento.  The workshop focused on what licensing information is needed, and what resources are available for people planning to apply for state commercial cannabis licenses.

“California’s unique licensing scheme depends on county and city involvement,” said Paul A. Smith.  “Having license applicants understand the municipal role is vital to ensuring a healthy regulatory structure is in-place after January 1, 2018.  We were happy to provide that understanding to those that attended the workshop.

In addition to the Bureau, other state and local agencies participated in the workshop, including the California Department of Public Health, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

Details on the workshop can be accessed here.