Stay up-to-date on Labor Peace Agreement requirements

By California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA)

8/30/2022

Read about DCC's Labor Peace Agreement requirements

Department of Cannabis Control: Important new resource alert

Stay up-to-date on
Labor Peace Agreement requirements

State law requires many commercial cannabis licensees to enter into, and abide by, Labor Peace Agreements (LPA). If a licensee is covered by this requirement, it must enter into an LPA with a bona fide labor organization. In that LPA, the licensee must make certain commitments that protect the labor organization’s ability to communicate with—and attempt to organize and represent—the licensee’s employees.

Recent changes to state law have strengthened and expanded these requirements. Among other things, these requirements will apply to all licensees with 10 or more employees beginning July 1, 2024. Read our Labor Peace Agreement FAQ.

And make sure:

You have a Labor Peace Agreement in place, if required
You maintain ongoing compliance with that Labor Peace Agreement
You are ready for the expanded Labor Peace Agreement requirements that take effect in 2024

If you have questions about the LPA requirements for the cannabis industry or what your business needs to stay compliant, contact the Department of Cannabis Control at info@cannabis.ca.gov. If you’d prefer to talk to us by phone, call 1‑844‑61‑CA‑DCC (1‑844‑612‑2322).

About the Department of Cannabis Control

The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) licenses and regulates commercial cannabis activity within California. DCC works closely with all stakeholders, including businesses and local jurisdictions, to create a sustainable legal cannabis industry and a safe and equitable marketplace. DCC develops and implements progressive cannabis policies with robust protections for public health, safety and the environment. DCC was recently formed by merging the three state cannabis programs.

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