Office of Cannabis

We issue cannabis business permits, write cannabis regulations, and foster equity.

Check if you can apply for a Cannabis Permit

Only Equity Applicants, Equity Incubators, or preexisting cannabis businesses can apply for a permit now.
Get verified as an Equity Applicant

Equity Applicants must be verified by the Office of Cannabis before applying for a cannabis business permit.
Proposed retail locations

Cannabis retail locations cannot be within 600 feet of a school or another cannabis retail business.
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    Services

    Permits

    Check if you can apply for a cannabis business permit

    Only Equity Applicants, Equity Incubators, or preexisting cannabis businesses can apply for a permit now.

    Get verified as an Equity Applicant

    Equity Applicants must be verified by the Office of Cannabis before applying for a cannabis business permit.

    Tell the City you want to be an Equity Incubator

    Help Equity Applicants and apply for a cannabis business permit.

    Apply for a cannabis business permit

    Check if you can apply, and what you need to do to open a cannabis business in San Francisco.

    Check if you can sell cannabis at your event

    Right now San Francisco is testing Cannabis Business Temporary Event permits only for certain events.

    Enforcement

    Report illegal cannabis activity

    Anonymously tell the Office of Cannabis about cannabis activity you think might be illegal.

    Laws and regulations

    Comment on cannabis rules and regulations

    We are writing cannabis regulations for San Francisco. Many are open for public comment before we finalize them.

    Cannabis at Outside Lands

    Outside Lands was the first major music festival in the country to allow cannabis sales and consumption. Attendees stayed safe during the entire weekend, without any calls for police service or trips to the hospital.

    Read more at SF Weekly
    Office of Cannabis staff take a picture in front of the larger than life Grass Lands grass sign.

    News

    Get #WeedWise about consuming cannabis safely

    Immigration Risks of Marijuana

    Resources

    Know your rights as a cannabis consumer

    Rules about buying and using cannabis in San Francisco.

    Map of permitted cannabis retailers

    Locations where you can legally buy cannabis.

    Local cannabis laws and regulations

    Articles from the San Francisco Police Code, Health Code, and Administrative Code.

    State cannabis agencies and laws

    San Francisco cannabis businesses must follow California state cannabis rules set by the state agencies.

    Cannabis effects on your health

    “Let’s Talk Cannabis” is a California Department of Public Health website.

    Teen resource answering cannabis myths

    “Truth (or nah!?)” is a San Francisco Department of Public Health website.

    Cannabis business permit types

    Cannabis businesses in San Francisco can do only certain activities.

    Dispensary equity goals

    See how medical cannabis dispensaries are meeting their equity goals.

    Information for existing cannabis businesses

    Requirements for keeping your existing business legal.

    List of Equity Incubators

    Possible Equity Incubators offering support for Equity Applicants.

    About

    The Office of Cannabis coordinates with City departments and state agencies to develop policies and regulate the local cannabis industry. We ensure that local public health, safety, and social justice goals are met.

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    Office of Cannabis

    City Hall
    1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl #18
    San Francisco, CA 94102

    Phone

    415-554-4420

    Request public records

    Email officeofcannabis@sfgov.org to submit a request.