The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request

Feb 11, 2026 - (Only applicants and holders of annual licenses may appeal to CCAP.) Provisional Licensing Generally Ended in January 2026, First Two CCAP Cases Scheduled for Hearing in March and May. DCC has been moving cannabis licensees from provisional to annual licenses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5119

The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2026 - In this post we assess the Governor’s request for permanent funding for the Cannabis Control Appeals Panel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5119

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Real Estate

Mar 19, 2025 - The main sources of revenue to the Real Estate Fund come from examination, licensing, and other fees. Of these fees, licensing-related fees provide the most revenue —contributing about three-quarters of total DRE funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5019

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Real Estate [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2025 - In this post, we assess key drivers of the structural imbalance of the Department of Real Estate’s primary source of funding—the state Real Estate Fund—and make recommendations to help ensure solvency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5019

The 2025-26 Budget: CDTFA’s Tobacco Programs

Feb 14, 2025 - If not, the two main alternatives are (1)  a statutory increase in licensing fees, or (2)  cuts to other aspects of the licensing program. Proposal Heightens Concerns About Hiring and Retaining Inspectors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4966

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

Apr 3, 2025 - Licenses and regulates businesses engaged in financial transactions, such as mortgage loan originators, finance lenders, and escrow agents, as well as residential mortgage lenders and servicers. Licensing and Supervision of Banks and Trust Companies Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5025

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Cannabis Control—Legal and Administrative Hearing Costs

Mar 4, 2024 - DCC issues annual licenses to applicants who have fulfilled all license requirements, including a completed application, local permitting, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. Previously, DCC also issued provisional licenses to applicants if they submitted a completed license application and were in the process of completing local permitting processes an d CEQA requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4869

The 2025-26 Budget: Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Reorganization

Feb 25, 2025 - Licenses and regulates almost 15,000 licensees. 20,118 Departments Civil Rights Department Investigates complaints alleging unlawful discrimination and other civil rights violations in employment, housing, business establishments (such as hotels and restaurants), and other areas/programs. $67,854 338.3 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses and
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4987

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Feb 24, 2023 - Licensing fees generally fall into two categories: (1)  annual renewal fees (the most significant source of revenue) and (2)  application fees for new licenses, license transfers, daily licenses for events, caterer ’s permits, and other miscellaneous fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4705

The 2021-22 Budget: Funding for Debt Collector Licensing and Regulation

Feb 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Funding for Debt Collector Licensing and Regulation Funding for Debt Collector Licensing and Regulation Background Recent Legislation Broadens Authority of Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4376