Renewing a Cannabis Business License
All Cannabis Business Licenses must be renewed annually. This is a three step process that must be completed approximately sixty (60) days before the license expiration date.
What is the process?
Complete the Sheriff's License Renewal Packet
Select one of the forms based on the type of business entity (Corporation or Limited Liability Corporation) and return to the Sheriff's Office approximately sixty (60) days before the license expiration date. Information about the Sheriff’s form (including instructions for additional requirements for business entities, such as Limited Liability Corporations (LLC)) is also included in this packet.
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Complete the Planning & Building's Renewal Form
Complete and return the Department of Planning and Building Cannabis Renewal approximately sixty (60) days before the license expiration date.
Complete the Tax Collector Renewal Form
The Tax Collector will mail a Notice of Impending Expiration of County Cannabis Business License and the Business License Renewal form approximately ninety (90) days before the expiration date. The renewal fee includes a license fee and a California Cannabis Authority monitoring fee.
Per County Code, it is a violation to conduct business operations (including advertising) in the unincorporated areas of the County without a valid County Business License.
Who is eligible?
The service is only for existing Cannabis Business Licensees that are required to renew their licenses annually.
Is there a charge for this service?
The current renewal application business license fee is $37 for each business type (a $4 required fee for the State Disability Access program is included in the application fee and renewal fee). This fee is non-refundable. In addition, there is a Cannabis Tax Compliance fee of $3,097 per license.
When and where is this service offered?
This service is available throughout the year upon the license expiration date.
