Cannabis shops must show lab certificates on request; state can test products off the shelf
Cannabis retailers must give customers a product's lab certificate of analysis on request and let the state take products from store shelves for testing. The state may put testing labs through performance tests and may order retests.
Who it affects
Cannabis retailers, other cannabis licensees, testing labs and shoppers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1965: Cannabis: testing: quality assurance.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.