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English Español 中文 Filipino Menu Services Departments Search 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. Get a permit to open a cannabis lounge Apply to operate a business where cannabis can be consumed Enforcement Report illegal cannabis activity Tell the Office of Cannabis about cannabis activity you think might be illegal. Laws and Regulations Find out more information about cannabis laws and regulations in the City & County of San Francisco Laws and Regulations News Mayor Breed and City Administrator Chu announce appointment of Nikesh Patel to lead Office of Cannabis February 23, 2022 Pro bono opportunities for qualified attorneys September 23, 2021 Technical assistance available for cannabis equity applicants November 9, 2020 See more news Resources Social Equity Cannabis Grants (2024) 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. Get Help Contact the Office of Cannabis to get help 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. Related Cannabis Oversight Committee Cannabis Task Force Get email updates Sign up People 324, Nikesh Patel Director 324, Jeremy Schwartz Deputy Director 324, Ray Law Deputy Director 324, Yuliya Iskendzerava Associate Director 324, Princess Bustos Senior Management Assistant 324, Chelsea Liu Administrative Analyst 324, Jorge Rodriguez Administrative Analyst 324, Evelin Ramirez Administrative Permit Analyst 324, Michael Nimer Administrative Permit Analyst 324, Scott Dennis Administrative Permit Analyst Contact Office of Cannabis 49 South Van Ness Suite 660 San Francisco, CA 94103 Get directions Bring your questions, not your stash. Phone 628-652-0420 Email officeofcannabis@sfgov.org Request public records Email officeofcannabis@sfgov.org to submit a request. Archived website See previous website archived February 2024. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Was this page helpful? Yes No Report something wrong with this page Yes What was helpful about this page? 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