Part of City Administrator

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.

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

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 SF. Many are open for public comment before we finalize them.

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News

Mayor Breed and City Administrator Chu announce appointment of Nikesh Patel to lead Office of Cannabis

Pro bono opportunities for qualified attorneys

Technical assistance available for cannabis equity applicants

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Resources

Social Equity Cannabis Grants (2023)

Information about cannabis grants for start-up and ongoing costs associated with eligible equity businesses.
Technical assistance available for cannabis equity applicants

Equity Applicants can get free technical assistance support.
Know your rights as a cannabis consumer

Rules about buying and using cannabis in San Francisco.
Local cannabis laws and regulations

Articles from the San Francisco Police Code, Health Code, and Administrative Code.
Tax guide for cannabis businesses from CDTFA

The CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration cannabis guide has important information about tax payments.
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 campaign.
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.
Map of permitted cannabis retailers

Locations where you can legally buy cannabis.
Educational resources in the Bay Area

Learn more about cannabis classes and other aid in the Bay Area.
Information for prospective pro bono attorneys

Become a paneled pro bono attorney with the San Francisco Bar Association.
Notification and Request Form

A form for cannabis business operators to submit information required under Article 16.

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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Contact

Office of Cannabis

49 South Van Ness Suite 660
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Bring your questions, not your stash.

Phone

Request public records

Email officeofcannabis@sfgov.org to submit a request.