Pre-Application Review Workflow and Procedure
Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 104.03(a) requires that an Applicant undergo a Pre-Application Review process prior to filing a Temporary Approval Application to engage in Commercial Cannabis Activity so that the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) can determine location compliance and eligibility. During the Pre-Application Review process, DCR determines whether the proposed Business Premises location is eligible under LAMC Section 104.03(a)(3) and compliant under LAMC 105 et seq.
The following workflow summarizes the steps to successfully complete the Pre-Application Review Process and is intended to be used in conjunction with the Pre-Application Review Information and Procedure Bulletin (LIC-4002-IPB).
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Click here to access the forms associated with the Pre-Application Review Process. For detailed information regarding the Pre-Application Review Process, please refer to the Pre-Application Review Information and Procedure Bulletin (LIC-4002-IPB).
Temporary Approval Workflow and Procedure
Los Angeles Municipal Code (“LAMC”) Section 104.01(a)(47) defines Temporary Approval as a Department of Cannabis Regulation (“DCR”) issued temporary license that authorizes an Applicant to engage for a limited period of time in Commercial Cannabis Activity as would be permitted under the privileges of a non-temporary license of the same type.
Temporary Approval does not waive or otherwise circumvent other City or State requirements or necessary permits from the City, State, or other public agencies, including, but not limited, to, a Certificate of Occupancy, permit or authorization from the State.
LAMC Section 104.03(a) requires that an Applicant undergo a Pre-Application Review Process prior to filing a Temporary Approval Application to engage in Commercial Cannabis Activity so that DCR can determine Business Premises location compliance and eligibility
The following workflow summarizes the steps to successfully complete the Temporary Approval Process and is intended to be used in conjunction with the Temporary Approval Information and Procedure Bulletin (LIC-4003-IPB).
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If participating in the Social Equity Program, Applicants are required to provide information to DCR to demonstrate compliance with LAMC Section 104.20. For more information regarding the Social Equity Program and related Equity Share requirements, please review the Social Equity Program - Entity Eligibility Verification Information and Procedure Bulletin (SEP-6001-IPB).
For a list of forms and additional documents associated with the Temporary Approval process click here.
Preparing for Annual License Process
On May 1, 2023, the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) launched its Annual Licensing Application Process. Businesses with Temporary Approval and an active Legal Business Entity Record (LBER) will receive communications about next steps. Instructions will be provided at a later date to all other applicants. As a reminder, ALL Temporary Approval Licenses will sunset on December 31, 2027. This transition from Temporary Approval to Annual Licensing will affect some licensees and applicants sooner than others.
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