Upcoming Meetings

City Council Meeting

(Formalizing CORE Program and CORE Storefront Update)

Tuesday| January 23 |5:00pm

The above meeting(s) contain(s) cannabis-related items on the agenda.   To make a comment during City Council meetings, please call 916-808-7213 and dial the number next to the item above.  Please refer to the agenda on how to submit comments prior to the meeting.

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Small Business Management modules are back for CORE Participants!

The Office of Cannabis Management is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Small Business Management Program for Cannabis Entrepreneurs, offered through Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD) starting on January 22, 2024!

Why Enroll in this Program?
This four-module program is designed to empower CORE entrepreneurs by covering topics, such as:

Industry Overview: Gain insights into the ever-evolving cannabis landscape
Navigating Regulations: Navigate the Sacramento’s regulations on cannabis business
Customer Value Proposition: Learn to enhance your business's unique value to customers
Essential Business Skills: Acquire practical skills in accounting, marketing, and business communications

Who Can Benefit?

Exclusively tailored for CORE participants, whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur aiming to stay ahead or just embarking on your journey in the cannabis industry, this program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary for success.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Contact Candy Vickrey Smith, Contract Education Coordinator with LRCCD, at vickrec@flc.losrios.edu to secure your spot for the January 22, 2024, start date.

Questions?

If you have any inquiries about the Small Business Management Program for Cannabis Entrepreneurs, please don't hesitate to contact The Office of Cannabis Management at cannabis@cityofsacramento.org or:

Instructor: Anthony (Tony) DiGaetano
Phone: (Mon-Fri, 9:00am–5:00pm) – (916) 752-2549
E-mail: anthony.digaetano@flc.losrios.edu
Program Administration and Support: Melissa Fish
Phone: (916) 484-8061
E-mail: fishm@arc.losrios.edu

Stakeholder Resources

View stakeholder meeting agendas, PowerPoint presentations and videos here.

Applicant and Permit Holder Resources

Apply for a Business Operating Permit here. 

In-person application submissions are not currently available.  Applications may be submitted through the Accela online portal here.

Applications for storefront dispensaries may only be submitted by the 10 highest scoring CORE participants in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process.

For application requirements, select the cannabis business type under the Business Information tab. 

Complete the demographic questionnaire.   

View BOP data by district (as of 6/8/21)

Report Illegal Cannabis Activities

Is there an illegal cannabis cultivation going on in your neighborhood? Report illegal grow to the Sacramento Police Department.  Report illegal delivery and other illegal commercial cannabis activities to 311@cityofsacramento.org. To report odors from a cannabis operation, contact the Office of Cannabis Management immediately at 916-808-8955.

Fingerprinting Requirements for BOP Applications

Fingerprinting (Live Scan) services are not currently available at City Hall.  To use an outside facility, please follow fingerprinting instructions and download all the required forms here.