Cannabis Business Licenses
The Business License Division within the Department of Financial Management licenses all cannabis businesses within the City of Long Beach.
Any business in Long Beach participating in the cultivation, possession, manufacture, distribution, processing, storing, laboratory testing, packaging, labeling, transportation, delivery, and/or sale of cannabis needs a cannabis business license.
CITY HALL CLOSED
City Hall is currently closed to the public until further notice. During this time, ANY Cannabis applications that need to be submitted must be mailed to the address below:
Business License Division
411 W. Ocean Blvd 6th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
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Latest News in Cannabis Business
New Cannabis Tax Rate for Manufacturers, Distributors, and Lab Testing Facilities
On January 7, 2020, the Long Beach City Council voted to amend Long Beach Municipal Code Section 3.80.261.C.4 lowering the business license tax rate for medical and adult-use cannabis manufacturers, distributors, and lab testing facilities from six percent (6%) of gross receipts to one percent (1%) of gross receipts. The new tax rate will take effect beginning February 13, 2020. |
Important Upcoming Deadlines for Cannabis Businesses
The City recently sent a letter to all cannabis applicants and licensees on important State and local licensing deadlines that may adversely impact the ability to obtain State and/or local approval to operate a cannabis business. A copy of the letter, which includes additional important information on upcoming State and local licensing deadlines can be found here. |
New Equity Business Ownership Opportunity
The City has launched a new Cannabis Social Equity Program to promote equal opportunity in the Long Beach cannabis industry and to make cannabis business ownership more accessible to individuals who qualify. To learn more about the equity business ownership opportunity, please vist our page here. |
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