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Cannabis Tax Policy Consultant

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Response Deadline09/30/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Cannabis Tax Policy Consultant subcontract is issued by the California Department of Cannabis Control to analyze cannabis tax laws for prime contractors. The primary objective is to conduct a comprehensive review of current tax laws and recommend updates in accordance with Chapter 127, Statutes of 2025, specifically AB 564. The selected consultant will be responsible for delivering a final Cannabis Tax Report that satisfies the requirements of AB 564. In addition to the legislative analysis, the consultant will perform ad hoc fee assessments and re-evaluate licensing fees in collaboration with the Department of Tax and Fee Administration. This project is based in Alameda and falls under NAICS code 541110. The response deadline for this opportunity is September 30, 2026.

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Consultant to analyze cannabis tax laws and fees per AB 564 for DCC.

Agency

California Department of Cannabis ControlView Agency

NAICS

541110 - Offices of LawyersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Alameda, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-001.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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RFP 26-001 Economic Impact Assessment Services

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Timeline

PostedAug 25

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Response DeadlineSep 30

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09/30/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 21 days

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Cannabis Control

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California Department of Cannabis Control

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Analyzes cannabis tax laws for prime contractors on California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) projects. Conducts comprehensive analysis of current tax laws and recommends updates per Chapter 127, Statutes of 2025 (AB 564, Haney). Performs ad hoc fee assessments and licensing fee re-evaluations in consultation with the Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Delivers a comprehensive Cannabis Tax Report satisfying AB 564.

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