Lantern Farms of Mendocino - LCA25-0000478

The Department of Cannabis Control has approved a Small Outdoor commercial cannabis license for Lantern Farms of Mendocino, issued under authority granted by Business and Profession Code Section 26012. The license, submitted on February 11, 2026, authorizes the cultivation of cannabis across 9,812 square feet of outdoor space using an onsite rainwater catchment pond as the sole water source, with an estimated storage capacity of one million gallons. This new license replaces the existing Small MixedLight Tier 1 license CCL21-0004579, and no construction or structural modifications to buildings are planned. The approval is part of the state’s ongoing regulatory oversight of commercial cannabis operations. The license, identified as LCA25-0000478, was posted on May 28, 2026, as a forecast with no set-aside classification or NAICS code assigned. The project is located in Mendocino County, California, with a zip code of 95454, and all regulatory and environmental inquiries are managed by the Department of Cannabis Control through its environmental review unit. Primary contact for environmental compliance matters is Peter Buchman, Environmental Scientist, reachable via phone at 844-612-2322 or email at environmentalreview@cannabis.ca.gov. Further details and documentation can be accessed through the state’s public project portal at the provided link.