Can I sell homemade edibles in California?

It’s important to note that cannabis is considered a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act, and despite legalization in California, trafficking in cannabis — including the manufacture and sale of edibles — remains illegal under federal law.

How can I legally sell edibles in California?

Get licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control. If you’re planning on manufacturing your own edibles and extracting cannabis oil/products yourself, you’ll need a Type 6 or Type 7 license. If you’re planning on infusing cannabis oil or plant material into products, you can get a Type N license.

How do I start making edibles?

Here’s how to make that:

1. Combine an ounce of ground, decarboxylated bud to 2 cups of oil (coconut, vegetable, etc.)
2. Heat for at least six hours or more without boiling.
3. Use some water to keep from burning.
4. Strain the oil from the ground-up bud.

How do I get a grower’s license in California?

Obtain a land use permit and business license from the local government; Obtain building permits and build out the cultivation space; Obtain environmental permits or waivers; and finally. Obtain a license to operate from the state.

How can I sell edibles in California?

How do I get my cultivation license in California?

What licenses do you need to make cannabis products in California?

Post-processing (refinement) of cannabis extract Infusion of extract or plant material with other ingredients You need a manufacturing license to make cannabis products in California. The type of manufacturing license you need depends on: You need a different license if you manufacture in a shared-use facility.

What type of license do you need to start an edibles business?

There’s three license types to chose from. The easiest and cheapest one, a “Type N” license, allows you to add cannabis oil to food. Type N “infusion” licenses are the best way to see how many smaller edibles businesses are surviving in legalization’s new rules.

Can you make edibles in a commercial kitchen in California?

But making commercial edibles requires first obtaining both local and state edibles licenses. About 65 percent of California cities and counties have banned commercial cannabis kitchens. Those that allow local licenses have zoned the activity into just one percent of available commercial spaces — making rents prohibitive.

What do you need to make a cannabis edible?

To make a personal cannabis edible, you need to: be 21 years of age or older; extract cannabis resin; infuse it into butter or oil; use the canna-butter to create infused food or drinks. But making commercial edibles requires first obtaining both local and state edibles licenses.