AB 3261 Summary

• Reflects the name change of the Bureau of Marijuana Control to the Bureau of Cannabis Control and makes conforming changes to cannabis licensing and regulation statutes.

• Defines "microbusiness" as a license allowing cultivation on less than 10,000 square feet plus operation as a distributor, Level 1 manufacturer, and retailer under specified compliance requirements.

• Clarifies that applicants for cannabis licenses must electronically submit fingerprint images to the Department of Justice for criminal history background checks.

• Transfers references from the State Board of Equalization to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for track and trace program administration and cannabis tax enforcement.

• Updates Chapter 7 heading to reflect "Retailers, Distributors, and Microbusinesses" and includes provisions allowing licensed premises to share common use areas such as bathrooms and hallways.