Every California jurisdiction handles cannabis licensing differently — CUP, competitive, ministerial, zoning-clearance, moratorium. Pick your county for the local requirements that apply.
Each tile carries a one-line snapshot plus two quick signals — permitting difficulty (dots, 1–5) and license types active in at least one city in the county (R = Retail, C = Cultivation, M = Manufacturing, D = Distribution, T = Testing). Click through for the full local pathway, tax treatment, and regulatory updates. Signals reflect approximate current posture; verify with the relevant agency before acting.