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AB 1826: Cannabis: recall, embargo, and destruction of cannabis and cannabis products.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 15, 2026

What AB 1826 does, verified August 15, 2026

<p>The bill amends existing laws under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) to enhance enforcement measures related to cannabis and cannabis products. Key changes include:</p> <p>1. Requiring the Department of Cannabis Control to provide detailed documentation supporting findings of adulteration, misbranding, or probable cause for embargoes.</p> <p>2. Mandating an informal conference before a voluntary recall can be conducted by licensees and prohibiting destruction until this process is concluded.</p> <p>3. Requiring the department to simultaneously issue evidence with mandatory recall orders and provide opportunities for informal conferences instead of informal proceedings.</p> <p>4. Implementing a 15-day timeframe for final determinations on embargoes, followed by a requirement to remove embargo tags within five days if no violations are found.</p>…

Bill journey
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Last action: In committee: Held under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
Recent actions24 total · showing 5
Aug. 13, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
Aug. 03, 2026In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Jun. 25, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Jun. 24, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 22).
Jun. 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
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