ABOUT THE CANNABIS CONTROL APPEALS PANEL

MISSION

The Cannabis Control Appeals Panel is responsible for appeals of any decision by state cannabis licensing authorities relating to the order of any penalty assessment, issuing, denying, transferring, conditioning, suspending or revoking any license provided under MAUCRSA. CCAP’s Strategic Plan.

PANEL MEMBERS

The Panel consists of five members. Three are appointed by the Governor, one by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one by the Speaker of the Assembly. Each member appointed by the Governor, at the time of their initial appointment, shall be a resident of a different county from the one in which either of the other members appointed by the Governor resides. (Business and Professions Code - CHAPTER 4. Appeals BPC § 26040 (a)(2)). Meet the Panel Members

BACKGROUND

The Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), enacted in 2017, created a regulatory framework for the licensing and enforcement of the cultivation, manufacture, transportation, storage, and distribution of medical marijuana in California.

In November of 2016, voters approved Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). Under proposition 64, adults 21 years of age or older can legally grow, possess, and use cannabis for non-medicinal purposes, with certain restrictions. Beginning on January 1, 2018, AUMA makes it legal to sell and distribute cannabis through a regulated business. AUMA also requires recreational cannabis businesses to obtain state licenses in categories like those in MCRSA. Given the inconsistencies between the MCRSA and AUMA, specifically in the areas of license restrictions, taxes and licenses types, the Governor signed Senate Bill 94, which makes amendments to ensure the laws are compatible and preserve legislative intent under MCRSA as well as the intent of the AUMA.

PANEL MEETING SCHEDULE

The Cannabis Control Appeals Panel meets as needed. Click here for upcoming meetings.

PANEL STAFF

Meet the staff