California Cannabis Licensing & Compliance
From zoning and local permits to DCC state licensing, CEQA, METRC, and
opening-day readiness—The House of Gremory Consulting guides you end-to-end so you can
open legally and quickly without the headaches.
Inspection-Ready SOPs
Social Equity Partnerships
Launch & Growth Support
Our Core Services
Licensing Strategy & Applications
We engineer your licensing path and handle filings to keep timelines tight and approvals clean.
- Local approvals: Zoning verification, landlord letters, municipal applications, CUPs
- CEQA strategy & documentation (where applicable)
- DCC disclosure packets, ownership/entity docs, financial interest disclosures
- Premises diagrams, site control, insurance & bond coordination
Compliance & Inspections
Inspection-ready from day one so you pass the first time.
- SOPs for security, receiving, storage, waste, cash handling, recalls, and more
- Employee training, recordkeeping, compliant signage/labeling
- Mock inspections & corrective action plans
- Ongoing audits & renewal calendars
Operations & Launch
Open smoothly with secure, scalable operations.
- Security plans, camera coverage, access control, vault/storage standards
- METRC onboarding, inventory controls, POS workflows, SOP alignment
- Vendor onboarding, delivery protocols, cash management
- Pre-opening readiness & soft launch support
Business Growth & Equity
Fuel expansion while staying compliant.
- Additional locations & license types (Retail, Delivery, Distribution, Manufacturing, Events)
- Investor packages & diligence materials
- Social Equity partnerships (LA focus), structure & filings
- Quarterly compliance checks & multi-site scaling
Your Path to Approval
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1
Discovery & Eligibility
License type, jurisdiction, location strategy, budget & timeline. -
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Location & Local Approvals
Zoning compliance, landlord consent, city/county applications, CUP (if required), neighborhood notices. -
3
State Licensing (DCC)
Ownership/financial disclosures, premises diagram, SOPs, CEQA pathway, insurance/bonds. -
4
Buildout & Security
Camera coverage, access control, vaulting, compliant floorplan; coordinate inspections. -
5
Compliance & Training
Employee onboarding, SOP sign-offs, recordkeeping, METRC setup, POS workflows. -
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Mock Inspection & Final
We run a pass/fail dress rehearsal before regulators do; fix items quickly. -
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Launch & Ongoing Support
Renewals, audits, new locations, equity opportunities, and scale.
License Types We Support
Retail Storefront
Public-facing dispensaries with on-site sales. Requires tight security, customer flow, and product controls.
Non-Storefront (Delivery)
Delivery operations with secure dispatch, vehicle controls, and METRC-synced inventory handling.
Distribution
Transport, storage, testing coordination, and tax/transfer compliance between licensees.
Manufacturing (Type 6/7)
Nonvolatile & volatile extraction/production with strict facility, fire, and safety SOPs.
Cultivation
Indoor/mixed-light/outdoor with environmental, pesticide, and track-and-trace controls.
Event Organizer
Temporary cannabis events with jurisdiction coordination, security, and retail partners.
Why Clients Choose Gremory
100+ Licensed Businesses Opened
High First-Inspection Pass Rate
LA DCR & CA DCC Specialists
Our team combines licensing experience with operational execution.
We write the SOPs, prep the facility, train your staff, and manage the timeline so nothing slips.
Avoid These Costly Delays
Wrong Zoning / Landlord Docs
We verify zoning early and secure the right attestations so your application isn’t dead-on-arrival.
Incomplete Disclosures
DCC ownership & financial interest forms are precise. We gather, QC, and package them correctly.
Weak Diagrams & Security
Floorplans and camera coverage must match your SOPs. We align the details so inspections pass.
No CEQA Plan
We determine the right CEQA approach with the jurisdiction to avoid endless back-and-forth later.
FAQ
How long does the licensing process take?
It depends on jurisdiction and license type. Local approvals often govern speed. We build a
realistic timeline on day one and drive tasks to keep you moving.
Do you work with Social Equity applicants?
Yes. We match qualified Equity partners with experienced operators and structure compliant partnerships.
Can you help us pass inspections?
Absolutely. We create/align SOPs, train staff, run mock inspections, and walk you through punch-list fixes.
What do you need from us to start?
Basic entity/owner info, location targets, budget, and license type. We provide a clean intake checklist.
Ready to Open—Legally and Fast?
Skip the trial and error. Book a consultation and we’ll map your cost, timeline, and step-by-step plan.