Local & State Licensing

We are recognized as the “go-to” experts when tough licensing problems need solutions. Our deep knowledge and know-how regarding how local and state authorities license and regulate cannabis and hemp will give you an edge over your competitors. Our expertise is navigating bureaucracy, guiding you through the process, and obtaining your permits and licenses as fast as possible. It’s what we do.

Local Permitting

Local cannabis and hemp permitting processes are as varied as the hundreds of City and County governments that develop cannabis business permitting and operating rules within their jurisdictions. ALG Strategies experts will lead you through the maze with our expertise of how local jurisdiction permitting processes work. We apply this deep knowledge to your advantage so that you meet critical deadlines and obtain your local permit as quickly as possible. Depending on your local jurisdiction, you may need one or all of the following permits:

Conditional Use Permit
Cannabis Operating Permit
Business License
Owner and Employee Background Checks
Cannabis Tax Permit

State Licensing

To obtain a state license, you must first have a property and a local permit. In many cases, we can apply for a state license even before your local permit is issued. With our connections to the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), we navigate a challenging licensing process quickly and efficiently by getting you to the right decision marker.

Retail and consumption lounges
Delivery only licenses (non-storefront retail)
Distribution licenses
Manufacturing licenses, including Type S, Level-1, and Level-2
Cultivation licenses
- CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Permit
- CA Water Resources Control Board “water quality” and “discharge” permits
- Electricity Usage Report
Laboratory licenses
Processor licenses
Event licenses