Alert: Disaster relief available to licensees impacted by the drought

Good morning,

As California’s drought continues to worsen, the DCC is encouraging cannabis licensees impacted by the drought, including cultivators who are seeking to conserve water, to request disaster relief.

State and local agencies across California are already working to promote water conservation — including, for example, programs in certain local jurisdictions in which cultivators may conserve water by fallowing their crops. If relief from DCC licensing requirements would make it economically feasible to participate in local fallowing programs, or would otherwise support California’s water conservation efforts, DCC encourages licensees to request disaster relief.

Licensees seeking disaster relief are encouraged to submit a Request for Disaster Relief (Form DCC-8101) to DisasterRelief@cannabis.ca.gov.

You can read more about DCC disaster relief here. Additional information can also be found on the DCC website under the disaster relief webpage.