Cannabis Appellations Program (CAP)
Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability
Submit a Petition
Eligibility
Licensed outdoor cannabis cultivators may submit a petition to establish an appellation of origin for their region. Cultivation of mature flowering plants must occur without the use of structures or artificial lights and be within the proposed appellation of origin boundary as specified in CA Business and Professions Code Section 26063.
Program Status
CDFA has established initial regulations for the program but is in the process of finalizing key components and is not currently accepting petitions to establish an appellation of origin. CDFA has been coordinating with the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) to ensure all aspects of the program are consistent with commercial cannabis laws. CDFA anticipates opening the program for petitions January 2027. Sign up for the program’s newsletter to receive updates.
Program Status
Closed
Program is not accepting applications at this time.