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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 26200 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to cannabis.
AI Summary
This bill makes nonsubstantive changes to existing California law, specifically the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act, which governs the licensing and regulation of commercial cannabis activities. The primary purpose of these changes is to clarify that the state's cannabis regulations do not override or limit the authority of local jurisdictions to create their own ordinances regarding cannabis businesses, including zoning, licensing, and even outright prohibition of certain types of businesses. The bill also clarifies that the state Department of Cannabis Control is not responsible for local law enforcement or enforcing local ordinances. Additionally, it refines provisions related to temporary cannabis events, on-site consumption at licensed retailers or microbusinesses, and the separation of cannabis and non-cannabis food and beverage sales.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. (on 02/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2537 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2537#99INT |
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