The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Cannabis Control and State Water Resources Control Board are hosting an online commercial cannabis cultivation permitting workshop.

It will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17.

The weblink is here.

The free workshop is ideal for new and existing commercial cannabis cultivators, consultants and other interested parties. Those interested in attending can use the link below to watch the webcast. No registration is required.

Questions can be submitted in advance of the event by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Cannabis webcast” as the subject line. Questions not answered during the webcast will be forwarded to the appropriate agency for a response.

The Department of Cannabis Control will provide an overview of the state’s cannabis cultivation licensing program and review their requirements for commercial cannabis farming.

CDFW will cover its online notification system, or EPIMS, plus types of permits issued and other compliance requirements.

The State Water Board will review the cannabis policy, permitting process and other important information.

For more information about becoming a licensed commercial cannabis farmer, visit the Department of Cannabis Control website, call 1 844-61-CA-DCC (1-844-612-2322) or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To report suspected illegal cannabis activity, visit https://cannabis.ca.gov/resources/file-complaint/.

To learn more about CDFW’s cannabis program, visit http://wildlife.ca.gov/cannabis or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To report environmental crimes, such as pollution, water diversions and poaching, please call the CalTIP hotline at (888) 334-2258 or text information to “TIP411” (847411).

To learn more about the State Water Board’s role in cannabis cultivation permitting, visit www.waterboards.ca.gov/cannabis.

For compliance assistance regarding the Division of Water Quality Cannabis Cultivation General Order, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 916-341-5580.

For compliance assistance regarding the Division of Water Rights Small Irrigation Use Registration, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 916-319-9427.