California’s marijuana regulatory agency has cleared a huge administrative barrier that has prevented hundreds of cannabis growers in Mendocino County from securing annual licenses.

The state’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) on Thursday said it certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in the county, home to more than 500 cultivators.

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The vast majority of the growers have been operating under a provisional license for years.

Provisional licenses essentially provide a path for businesses to continue operations and maintain state compliance while they apply for more permanent annual permits.

The EIR certification will allow these growers to transition to annual licenses before some key deadlines.

The DCC is prohibited from renewing provisional licenses at the end of the year, and all licensed businesses

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