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UC Comments on California Department of Cannabis Control Proposed Regulation specific to the Medicinal and Adult-Use Commercial Cannabis Regulations issued on March 4, 2022

Abstract

This comment letter responds to the California Department of Cannabis Control’s proposed regulations governing research funding under the state’s Medicinal and Adult-Use Commercial Cannabis Regulations. UC recommends aligning the program with standard research administration practices by requiring peer review, providing feedback to unsuccessful applicants, using the California Model Agreement for UC and CSU awards, clarifying records-retention and personnel requirements, and leveraging UC’s existing grantmaking expertise.