California has legalized cannabis since 1996 for medical use and since 2016 for recreational use. However, a state-issued grow license is required if you want to cultivate cannabis in California. But how much does a California grow license cost?
Depending on the kind of license you’re looking for and the scale of your business, the price of a grow license in California can change. The following fees have been established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), which is in charge of providing cannabis growing licenses:
– $1,200 for an annual license to cultivate up to 10,000 square feet of canopy – A yearly licensing cost of $3000 is required for cultivation with a canopy between 10,001 square feet and one acre. – $8,655 is the annual license price for cultivation on land with a canopy between 1.01 acres and 2.5 acres.
– An annual licensing fee of $13,330 is required for cultivation on land with a canopy between 2.51 and 5 acres. – $38,350 is the annual license charge for cultivation on land with a canopy between 5.01 acres and 10 acres.
Is it against the law to sell food in California?
If the cannabis used to make the edibles was grown and processed legally, then selling them in California is not against the law. However, the state has put forward severe rules for packaging and labeling that food businesses must follow.
You might also inquire whether a dispensary can be opened if you don’t live in California. No, you are not required to reside in California in order to open a dispensary there. You must, however, be a citizen of the United States and adhere to state regulations, which may include background checks and financial disclosures.
No, it is illegal to cultivate 99 plants for personal use in California. As of right now, medicinal cannabis patients are allowed to grow up to 12 plants, while adults over 21 are only allowed to grow up to six plants for personal use.
California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) is in charge of awarding licenses to cannabis distributors, retailers, testing facilities, and small enterprises. The price of a BCC license varies according to the licensing type and the scale of your business. For instance, a cannabis retailer’s annual license price is $2,500 for a non-storefront location and $4,500 for locations with storefronts. Microbusinesses must pay a $5,000 annual fee in order to conduct various cannabis-related operations.