In this issue: Daily purchase limits for adult use cannabis customers; Using the term organic or OCal on cannabis packaging is restricted; Consumer brochure requirements for retailers; Federal rescheduling: resources and updates; Upcoming events; Rulemaking; Recent consumer advisories.
Daily purchase limits for adult use cannabis customers
Licensed retailers may not sell more than the following amounts to a single adult-use customer in one day:
- 28.5 grams of non-concentrated cannabis (e.g., dried flower)
- 8 grams of cannabis concentrate (includes oils, waxes and etc.)
- 6 immature cannabis plants
Retailers may calculate the amount of cannabis concentrate in manufactured products in any manner that the retailer determines complies with the daily limit. For products that contain both non-concentrated and concentrated cannabis retailers may apply the weight of the flower (or plant material) toward the non-concentrated cannabis limit and the amount of concentrate toward the cannabis concentrate limit.
Daily purchase limits for medicinal cannabis patients may vary.
View California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 4, section 15409
Using the term organic or OCal on cannabis packaging is restricted
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) developed the OCal certification program to assist consumers with making informed choices about cannabis and cannabis products. The OCal seal distinguishes cannabis grown using organic practices in the marketplace.
CCR section 17408 includes strict requirements for product labels that prohibit using false or misleading information. License holders that provide false or misleading information on product labels may be subject to a compliance action from The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), including but not limited to, a notice to comply and/or a citation and fine.
Learn more about the OCal Certification program
Consumer brochure requirements for retailers
DCC and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) created an informational brochure to help consumers make informed decisions. All storefront and non-storefront retailers, including microbusinesses with retail activities, must display and provide printed copies of the brochure:
- At the point of sale
- At final delivery in-person
- Online at the time of purchase
You must also offer each new consumer a copy of the brochure. The brochure is available for download, along with additional information on our website.
Helpful tips
Have a question or need help?
Visit our website at cannabis.ca.gov for application and renewal guidance, current and upcoming regulations, information by license type, and more. You can browse by topic using the menu at the top of the page or use the search bar in the upper right corner.
Can’t find what you’re looking for on the website?
Email DCC’s Community Relations Office at info@cannabis.ca.gov with your question(s). They’ll respond directly or route your inquiry to the team best suited to assist.
Please note: If your question is specific to an application or license, the email must come from the designated responsible party and the email address listed for them in the license record – and don’t forget to include the application or license number!
Federal rescheduling: resources and updates
The U.S. Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has opened registration for medicinal cannabis manufacturers, distributors, and testing laboratories. If you have already registered, you do not need to re-register.
The information provided should not be considered advice regarding whether or how licensees should participate in the federal medicinal cannabis program. If guidance is required, licensees should consult with their legal counsel.
DCC continues to monitor federal updates as they are released and will add new information as it becomes available. Federal rescheduling resources can be found on our website at
federal rescheduling resources
.
Visit DEA’s registration portal
Upcoming events
Licensee Listening Session, October 20, 2026
Our next listening session will be held in a hybrid format on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. PST. These sessions are a valuable opportunity for licensees to connect with DCC leadership, ask questions, and share feedback. We look forward to seeing you there!
In person (parking permit required):
- San Diego City College, 1313 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA – Room MS 150
Online:
- Webex Webinar: October Licensee Listening Session
- Phone access: (650) 479-3208, Webinar number: 2662 130 9476
A virtual permit is required for those attending in person. Scan the QR below or visit
San Diego City College parking permit
to obtain your pass.
Rulemaking
Pending actions
Track and Trace Updates
Rulemaking documents are available at
DCC-2026-02-R: Track and Trace Updates
.
Multipack Cannabis Goods
Rulemaking documents are available at
DCC-2026-01-R: Multipack Cannabis Goods
.
Group Tagging of Cannabis Plants
Rulemaking documents are available at
DCC-2026-03-R: Group Tagging of Cannabis Plants.
Recently approved regulatory actions
Pesticide Testing
Rulemaking documents are available at
DCC-2025-03-R: Pesticide Testing
. Effective October 1, 2026.
Recent consumer advisories
Week of October 12, 2026
Voluntary recalls
DCC is issuing this notice of voluntary recall for a single Almora Tropical Berry Ginger Lemonade beverage product due to packaging failure. Heat exposure may change the pressure in the container and cause the seal to fail. For additional information, visit
DCC is issuing this notice of voluntary recall for a single MOCA Caramel Sauce edible product due to inaccurate ingredient labeling and failure to list allergens. For additional information, visit
MOCA Caramel Sauce Edible – Mheka LLC California Cannabis Recall Details.