California § 26037.5 - A person or entity shall not engage in commercial cannabis activity without a sta

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§ 26037.5. A person or entity shall not engage in commercial cannabis activity without a sta

(a) A person or entity shall not engage in commercial cannabis activity without a state license issued by the department pursuant to this division. (b) The requirement to obtain a state license for the cultivation of cannabis pursuant to this division does not apply to the cultivation of cannabis in accordance with Section 11362.1 of the Health and Safety Code or the Compassionate Use Act or to persons or entities licensed under subdivision (b) of Section 26070.5.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 26037.5

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26037.5 cover?

Section 26037.5 ("A person or entity shall not engage in commercial cannabis activity without a sta") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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