Office of Cannabis Management - City of Sacramento

04/25/2025

The new permits will benefit participants in the City’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) program, which works to remove barriers of entry into the cannabis industry for impacted community members.

Aiming to advance equity in Sacramento’s growing cannabis industry, the City Council this week unanimously approved the addition of three storefront dispensary permits, increasing the total allowed from 40 to 43. The new permits will benefit participants in the City’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinve...

04/19/2025

Cannabis is legal in California for adults 21 and older, but there are still important rules to follow. Not following them can lead to citations or other consequences.

Here’s what to know before 4/20.

With 4/20 around the corner, the City’s Office of Cannabis Management is issuing a friendly reminder to residents 21 and older to keep celebrations safe, responsible and lawful. Cannabis is legal in California for adults 21 and older, but there are still important rules to follow. Not following th...

03/20/2025

A $1.68 million state grant has been awarded to the City of Sacramento to increase equity in its local cannabis industry. The funding, part of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions, is provided by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz). The grant p...

01/31/2025

Exciting news for participants in the Sacramento Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) program!

Launch Industries is here to support CORE businesses with:
💼 Retail operations guidance
💼 Software tools
💼 Financial planning
💼 Marketing strategies
…and so much more!

Each CORE participant gets 50 hours of tailored support from Launch Industries.

Not sure if you qualify? Learn more at https://launchmycannabiz.com/sacramento-core.

11/22/2024

What’s next:

Add-on permits for consumption lounges are anticipated to become available after the City Council reviews cannabis land-use and zoning amendments, expected in early 2025. Following this, administrative steps such as a fee study will be completed, with permits likely to be issued around summer 2025.

The Sacramento City Council this week voted to approve an ordinance establishing a pilot program to allow social cannabis consumption at designated locations in the city of Sacramento. “This pilot program will allow us to carefully evaluate how social cannabis consumption can operate in Sacramento...

09/23/2024

Through a partnership with Launch Industries, OCM will expand its educational offerings, providing personalized technical assistance, mentorship, and guidance on regulatory compliance to help CORE cannabis businesses and entrepreneurs succeed.

The Sacramento City Council this week approved $750,000 to further support participants in the City’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) program. Through a partnership with Launch Industries, the City’s Office of Cannabis Management will expand its educational offerings, providi...

08/29/2024

From personal crisis to community advocate, Adeola Adedipe's journey with Aiden's Re-Leaf is a story of hope and resilience.

08/21/2024

Supporting ambitious goals and promoting equitable growth. 🔎 Learn more at www.sacramentocore.org.

08/15/2024

08/13/2024

Discover how Joyce Chong and her husband transformed their journey and expertise into a successful cannabis enterprise.

08/09/2024

Local ownership matters! CORE is dedicated to providing resources and support for community growth in the cannabis industry.

🔗 www.sacramentocore.org