Office of Cannabis
On January 1, 2018, California legalized cannabis use by adults 21 and older. All businesses that cultivate, manufacture, distribute, sell and test cannabis in San Francisco must have both a city Cannabis Business Permit and a California license.
Services
See if you can apply for a Cannabis Permit
All cannabis businesses operating in San Francisco must have a permit to operate. You can apply for a permit now if you are an Equity Applicant, an Equity Incubator, or a pre-existing cannabis business in San Francisco.
Get verified as an Equity Applicant
New businesses who are verified as Equity Applicants can apply for permits now.
Tell the City you want to be an Equity Incubator
Cannabis businesses that partner with an Equity Applicant can apply for permits now.
Comment on cannabis rules and regulations
We are writing rules and regulations for cannabis business in San Francisco. Many of these are open for public comment before we finalize them.
News and updates
Office of Cannabis names new Director
Former San Francisco Assistant District Attorney Marisa Rodriguez has been named San Francisco’s new director of the city’s Office of Cannabis.April 4, 2019
Official map of permitted cannabis retailers now available
On 4/20, ensure your own safety and the safety of your friends by making sure that you purchase cannabis and cannabis goods from legal and licensed SF retailers.April 2, 2019
Resources
Know your rights
Learn what you can and can't do as a cannabis consumer.
Truth (or nah!?)
A Department of Public Health resource for teens to get answers to cannabis myths.
Contact the team
Meet the people who work in the Office of Cannabis.
Contact
City Hall, Room 018
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Office hours
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Monday to Friday
Walk-in or by appointment
Bring your questions, not your stash
See City Hall building policies and cannabis possession limits.
Phone415-554-4420
EmailThe Task Force advises the Office of Cannabis and other departments on cannabis legislation.