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1. Meaning of Licenses
License is a term used to describe the legal status of a product. In the case
of cannabis, license refers to the legal right to produce and sell cannabis products.
A license may be granted by a state government agency, such as the
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), or by a municipality,
such as the City of Los Angeles.
The following table lists some of the different types of licenses that exist
for cannabis production.
Type of License | Description
...........-------..........
Medical Marijuana Card | Medical marijuana card holders have permission
to cultivate and possess medical marijuana.
Marijuana Cultivation Permit | Marijuana cultivation permit holders
have permission to cultivate marijuana.
Cannabis Business License | Cannabis business license holders have
permission to operate a cannabis business.
Cannabis Manufacturing License | Cannabis manufacturing license
holders have permission to manufacture cannabis-infused products.
Cannabis Transportation License | Cannabis transportation license holders
have permission to transport cannabis.
Cannabis Sales License | Cannabis sales license holders have
permission to sell cannabis.
Cannabusinesses Licenses | Cannabusinesses licenses are issued by local
governments to businesses that wish to engage in the sale of cannabis..
A license is a document issued by the state government that authorizes
someone to do something. In the case of marijuana businesses, licenses are
necessary to sell marijuana, manufacture marijuana products, and cultivate marijuana.
2. Marijuana Business License
The first step to opening a marijuana business is getting a license. A license
is a legal document that gives permission to operate a certain type of business.
There are three different types of licenses that are required for
marijuana businesses: a retail store license, manufacturing
license, and cultivation license.
3. Retail Store License
A retail store license is the first type of license that is required for any
marijuana business. A retailer must have a license before they
can open their doors to customers.
4. Manufacturing License
A manufacturing license is the second type of license that is needed
for a marijuana business. Manufacturers produce marijuana-infused
products like edibles, tinctures, topicals, and concentrates.
5. Cultivation License
A cultivation license is the third type of license that is necessary
for a marijuana business. Growers grow marijuana plants
using hydroponic methods.
6. Medical Marijuana Card
In order to get a medical marijuana card, patients must go to
a doctor who specializes in treating people with chronic pain, cancer,
, PTSD, and other conditions. Patients then fill out paperwork
at their local county clerk's office to prove that they qualify
for a medical marijuana card.
7. Recreational Marijuana Card
Recreational marijuana cards are given to adults over 21 years old
To apply for a recreational marijuana card, applicants must
provide proof of age, residency, and citizenship. Once approved,
the applicant receives a temporary ID card that is good for two years.
After that time period, the applicant must reapply.
