California Cannabis Licensing
& DCC Defense
& DCC Defense
We get operators licensed — and defend those licenses when the DCC takes action.
Long Beach Cannabis License Attorney
Long Beach Cannabis License Attorney
Long Beach has one of the more developed local cannabis programs in Southern California, licensing retail, delivery, cultivation, distribution, manufacturing, and testing. Operators need both a Long Beach cannabis business license and a state license from the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Baghoomian Law helps businesses navigate the Long Beach local process and the state requirements that go with it.
Cannabis Licensing in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach issues local cannabis business licenses subject to its own zoning, buffer, and land-use rules, and it operates a cannabis social equity program to broaden participation. Local approval must be in place before the state will issue an annual license, so success depends on securing an eligible location and completing the city process correctly.
How Baghoomian Law Helps Long Beach Cannabis Businesses
We assess eligibility, vet locations for zoning and buffer compliance, prepare and file both the local and DCC applications, and defend licenses in any enforcement action.
Do I need a city and state license to operate cannabis in Long Beach?
Yes. You need a Long Beach cannabis business license and a state license from the DCC. Local approval generally must be secured before the state issues an annual license.
Does Long Beach have a cannabis social equity program?
Yes. Long Beach operates a cannabis social equity program intended to broaden participation in the local cannabis industry. Eligibility requirements apply.
What cannabis businesses can be licensed in Long Beach?
Long Beach licenses a range of activities, including retail, delivery, cultivation, distribution, manufacturing, and testing, subject to the city zoning and buffer rules.
Learn more on our cannabis licensing and DCC enforcement defense pages, or call (818) 514-9272.