Department of Cannabis Control Provides Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action

June 17, 2022

Notice of proposed rulemaking to adopt regulations for standard cannabinoids test method and standardized operating procedures

The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is providing notice to the public of its intent to adopt regulations to implement and make specific Business and Professions Code section 26100(f)(2) pertaining to the establishment of a standard cannabinoids test method, including standardized operating procedures, that shall be utilized by all licensed testing laboratories in California. Through the proposed regulations, the DCC aims to ensure all licensed laboratories are using the same standardized cannabinoid test method which will ensure consumers receive accurate and consistent information regarding the cannabinoid content of the cannabis and cannabis product they use or consume.

View the notice, proposed text of regulations, and the initial statement of reasons below:

• Notice of proposed rulemaking – standard cannabinoids test method and standardize operating procedures
• Regulation text – standard cannabinoids test method and standardize operating procedures
• Initial statement of reasons – standard cannabinoids test method and standardize operating procedures

• By mail: DCC Legal Affairs Division, 2920 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
• By email: publiccomment@cannabis.ca.gov  

• August 1, 2022, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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