01
Foundation

Document Preparation

The legal cannabis market runs on paperwork. License applications, annual renewals, amendment filings, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation, local permit applications — every document needs to be accurate, complete, and submitted on time. We handle all of it.

Most provisional licensees lost their status not because they failed inspection, but because their paperwork wasn't in order. That doesn't happen to our clients.

State Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) license applications and renewals
Annual license conversion from provisional to standard
Local county permit applications and amendments
CEQA/Environmental documentation preparation
Operator licensing and employee licensing support
Regulatory correspondence and response drafting
02
Ongoing

Cannabis Compliance

California's cannabis regulations change constantly. DCC updates, Metrc system changes, testing protocol shifts, labeling requirements — staying current is a full-time job. We do that job so you don't have to.

Every batch tested, every manifest generated, every track-and-trace entry — we keep your compliance infrastructure running cleanly.

Metrc track-and-trace setup and ongoing management
Seed-to-sale documentation and audit prep
Testing lab coordination and COA organization
DCC compliance monitoring and alert system
Staff compliance training and protocol development
Regulatory audit preparation and response support
03
Both Layers

State & Local Compliance

Mendocino County cannabis operators have to satisfy two independent regulatory systems simultaneously — the state DCC and the county. Most consultants handle one or the other. We handle both, and we manage the coordination between them so nothing falls through the gap.

Mendocino County cannabis ordinance compliance
Water board permit applications (SWRCB streambed, diversion)
Environmental review — CEQA initial studies and ND/MND preparation
CalCannabis cultivation policy compliance
Water source documentation and annual reporting
Local and state compliance reconciliation
04
Growth

Real Estate & Acquisitions

Cannabis real estate is uniquely complicated. Zoning restrictions, water rights, prior use history, license transferability — a property that looks perfect on paper can be a regulatory dead end. We dig into the details before you commit.

Cannabis zoning verification and use permit research
Water rights due diligence and SWRCB registration review
Prior land use and environmental history assessment
License transferability analysis for acquisitions
Canopy expansion permit applications
Site development and infrastructure permit coordination
05
Defense

Litigation Support

When disputes arise — license denials, regulatory enforcement actions, civil litigation, or administrative hearings — organized, accurate documentation is the difference between a defensible position and a losing one. We build the administrative foundation your attorneys need.

Document organization and evidence management
Chronological record compilation for administrative proceedings
Regulatory violation response preparation
License denial appeal documentation
Coordination with cannabis defense attorneys
Deposition and hearing prep assistance
06
Daily Ops

Admin & Calendaring

Missed deadlines kill licenses. METRC reporting windows, renewal dates, water report due dates, local permit expirations — the regulatory calendar is dense and unforgiving. We own the calendar so you never miss a deadline.

Compliance deadline tracking and advance notice system
License renewal calendar management
METRC reporting schedule and reminders
County and state filing calendar coordination
Vendor and contractor coordination
Annual compliance review and audit scheduling

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