Section 15002 - Annual License Application Requirements(b) Applicants who submit their applications online shall first register for a user account if required by the licensing system. To register for a user account, the applicant shall do all of the following as requested by the licensing system: (1) Create a username, password, and security question and answer;(2) Provide an email address; and(3) Provide the owner's first and last name, primary phone number, Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number, date of birth, and mailing address.(c) An application must be completed by an owner as defined by section 15003. An application for an annual cannabis license includes the following:(1) The legal first and last name of the applicant and the legal business name of the commercial cannabis business.(2) Every business trade name, fictitious business name, and doing business as ("DBA") under which the commercial cannabis business will operate.(3) The commercial cannabis license for which the applicant is applying, and whether the applicant is requesting that the license be designated as medicinal, adult-use, or both, if applicable.(4) Payment of an application fee pursuant to section 15014.(5) The physical address of the premises or the assessor parcel number. If the Department is unable to confirm that the address provided is valid, then the applicant shall provide a document that confirms the physical address or location of the premises. Such a document may include a utility bill, printed information from the county assessor, deed, or title.(6) The mailing address for the commercial cannabis business, if different from the premises address.(7) The telephone number for the commercial cannabis business.(8) The website address of the commercial cannabis business, if any.(9) The number under which the commercial cannabis business files federal taxes, such as a federal employer identification number, federal taxpayer identification number, individual taxpayer identification number, Social Security number, or national identification number.(10) Contact information for the owner of the commercial cannabis business who will serve as the designated primary contact person or designated responsible party for the business, including the name, title, phone number, and email address of the individual.(11) The full legal name, mailing address, primary contact phone number, email address, and preferred method of written communication (e.g., standard mail or email) of each individual or entity serving as agent for service of process for the commercial cannabis business, if any.(12) A description of the business organizational structure of the commercial cannabis business, such as partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, sole proprietorship, trust, or corporation.(13) Upon request, business formation documents that are not available online through the California Secretary of State, which may include, but are not limited to operating agreements, bylaws, and other documents that establish ownership or control over the commercial cannabis business. If the commercial cannabis business is held in trust, the applicant shall provide a copy of the certificate of trust establishing trustee authority.(14) A commercial cannabis business that is a foreign corporation or foreign limited liability company shall include in its application a certificate of qualification, certificate of registration, or certificate of status issued by the California Secretary of State.(15) A complete list of every financial interest holder of the commercial cannabis business as defined in section 15004, who is not an owner as defined in section 15003. The list of financial interest holders shall include:(A) For financial interest holders that are individuals, the first and last name of the individual, a contact phone number and email address, and the type and number of the individual's government-issued identification, such as a driver's license.(B) For financial interest holders that are entities, the legal business name, the name and phone number and email address of the entity's primary contact, and federal taxpayer identification number of the entity.(16) A complete list of every owner of the commercial cannabis business, as defined in section 15003. Each individual named on this list shall submit the following information: (A) The full name of the owner.(B) The owner's title within the commercial cannabis business.(C) The owner's date of birth and place of birth.(D) The owner's Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number.(E) The owner's mailing address.(F) The owner's telephone number. This may include a number for the owner's home, business, or mobile telephone.(G) The owner's email address.(H) The owner's current employer.(I) The percentage of the ownership interest held in the commercial cannabis business by the owner.(J) The number of the owner's government-issued identification. Acceptable forms of identification are a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government that includes the name, date of birth, gender, and photo of the person, such as a driver's license or passport.(K) A copy of the owner's completed application for electronic fingerprint images submitted to the Department of Justice.(L) A statement of rehabilitation may be submitted by the owner for any conviction, but is not required. The statement of rehabilitation is to be written by the owner and may contain evidence that the owner would like the Department to consider that demonstrates the owner's fitness for licensure. Supporting evidence may be attached to the statement of rehabilitation and may include, but is not limited to, a certificate of rehabilitation under Penal Code section 4852.01, and dated letters of reference from employers, instructors, or professional counselors that contain valid contact information for the individual providing the reference.(M) If applicable, a detailed description of any administrative orders or civil judgments for violations of labor standards, any suspension of a commercial cannabis license, revocation of a commercial cannabis license, or sanctions for unlicensed commercial cannabis activity by a licensing authority, local agency, or state agency against the owner in their individual capacity or a business entity in which the owner was an owner or officer within the three years immediately preceding the date of the application. The owner may provide mitigating information including, but not limited to, a statement of rehabilitation to the Department for consideration if any prior discipline disclosed pursuant to this section may result in denial of the application.(N) Attestation to the following statement: Under penalty of perjury, I hereby declare that the information contained within and submitted with this application is complete, true, and accurate. I understand that a misrepresentation of fact is cause for rejection of this application, denial of the license, or revocation of a license issued.(17) Evidence that the commercial cannabis business has the legal right to occupy and use the proposed location that complies with section 15007.(18) An attestation that the proposed premises is in compliance with Business and Professions Code section 26054(b) and, if requested, evidence of compliance. For purposes of this section, evidence of compliance with Business and Professions Code section 26054(b) may be a copy of a valid license, permit, or other authorization issued by the applicable local jurisdiction or a notification from the applicable local jurisdiction stating that the commercial cannabis business is in compliance with local ordinances and regulations.(19) For a commercial cannabis business with 10 or more employees, the applicant shall either provide a notarized statement that they will enter into and abide by the terms of a labor peace agreement or demonstrate that they have entered into a labor peace agreement by providing a copy of the signature page of the agreement. For a commercial cannabis business with fewer than 10 employees that has not yet entered into a labor peace agreement, the applicant shall provide a notarized statement indicating that they will enter into and abide by the terms of a labor peace agreement within 60 days of employing their 10th employee.(20) The applicant shall provide a valid seller's permit number issued by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, if applicable. If the commercial cannabis business has not yet received a seller's permit, the commercial cannabis business shall attest that the commercial cannabis business is currently applying for a seller's permit.(21) A diagram of the premises as required by section 15006.(22) Proof of a surety bond of at least $5,000 payable to the State of California for each licensed premises. All bonds required under this section shall be issued by a corporate surety licensed to transact surety business in the State of California. An aggregated bond may be used when multiple licenses are held by the same commercial cannabis business.(23) Additional information as required by section 15011.(24) When an applicant provides a license, permit, or other authorization from the local jurisdiction where the licensed premises will be or is located, the Department will notify the applicable local jurisdiction to confirm the validity of the authorization. If the local jurisdiction does not respond within 10 calendar days, the Department shall consider the authorization valid.(25) The limited waiver of sovereign immunity required by section 15009, if applicable.(26) Evidence of exemption from, or compliance with, the California Environmental Quality Act as required by section 15010.(27) The commercial cannabis business' State Employer Identification Number (SEIN) issued by the California Employment Development Department, if applicable.(28) For a commercial cannabis business with more than one employee, the applicant shall attest that the commercial cannabis business employs, or will employ within one year of receiving a license, one supervisor and one employee who have successfully completed a Cal-OSHA 30-hour general industry outreach course offered by a training provider that is authorized by an OSHA Training Institute Education Center to provide the course.(29) An applicant shall disclose whether they have been denied a license or had a license suspended or revoked by the Department or any other state cannabis licensing authority. The applicant shall provide the type of license denied, suspended, or revoked, the name of the licensing authority, and the date of the denial, suspension, or revocation.(d) An applicant for a cannabis event organizer license shall not be required to comply with subsections (c)(5), (c)(17), (c)(20), (c)(21), (c)(22), (c)(24), (c)(25), and (c)(26).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 15002
Note: Authority cited: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26012, 26050, 26051.5 and 26055, Business and Professions Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26012, 26050, 26051.5 and 26055, Business and Professions Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering and amending former title 16, section 5002 to new title 4, section 15002 filed 7-14-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 29). For prior history of title 16, division 42, see Register 2019, No. 3.
2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-27-2021 as an emergency; operative 9/27/2021 (Register 2021, No. 40). This filing is a deemed emergency pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 26013(b)(3) and 26153.1(k). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-28-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Amendment of section and Note refiled 3-28-2022 as an emergency; operative 3/28/2022 (Register 2022, No. 13). This filing is a deemed emergency pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 26013(b)(3) and 26153.1(k). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-26-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-28-2022 order, including amendment of subsections (c), (c)(4)-(5), (c)(15), (c)(16), (c)(16)(J), (c)(17), (c)(19), (c)(21) and (c)(25)-(26), transmitted to OAL 9-26-2022 and filed 11/7/2022; amendments effective 11/7/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 45).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c)(19) filed 7-11-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 28).