California — Cannabis Testing Laboratory Bond
California cannabis testing laboratories use the Type 8 license. Match the laboratory's legal applicant, licensed premises and DCC bond request before completing the provider application. DCC's bond instructions call for at least $5,000 for each licensed premises; the bond does not establish laboratory accreditation or approve test results.
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- Recorded state
- California
- Bond type
- Cannabis / Marijuana Bond
- Category
- Business operations & taxes
What this bond does
Provide the State's required commercial cannabis license security for the testing laboratory, addressing violation-related destruction costs and the compliance obligations in DCC's accepted undertaking.
- Who needs it
- Type 8 laboratory applicants and licensees testing cannabis goods before retail sale. Coordinate the actual laboratory license, premises and accreditation or authorized interim-license process.
- Who it protects
- DCC Form 8113 names the State of California as obligee. Its condition addresses required destruction of cannabis or cannabis products following violations, MAUCRSA compliance and money due to the State under the undertaking. It is not a separate guarantee of a client's test results or refund.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- DCC Type 8 laboratory license, accreditation and interim testing (opens in a new tab)Checked October 27, 2026
- DCC Form 8113 instructions: premises, aggregation and changes (opens in a new tab)Checked October 27, 2026
- DCC-selected commercial cannabis licensee bond condition (opens in a new tab)Checked October 27, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify the Type 8 laboratory applicant, license numbers, legal and trade names and each licensed premises.
- Confirm the actual accreditation or interim testing-license status without treating the bond as technical approval.
- Obtain DCC's current accepted undertaking, required sum and complete covered-license schedule.
- Match license receipt, renewal continuity, aggregate coverage, cancellation provisions and signing authority.
- Submit the required bond evidence and any Form 27 change materials through DCC's instructions.
Questions about this bond
Does buying the bond establish ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation?
No. DCC requires testing laboratories to obtain and maintain that accreditation and describes an interim testing license while accreditation is being pursued. Match your actual authorized status; a bond does not approve testing work or results.
Can one $5,000 bond automatically cover every laboratory site?
Do not assume that. DCC calls for at least $5,000 for each licensed premises and permits aggregation for multiple licenses held by the same business. Have the actual sites, license schedule and required aggregate coverage matched before filing.
What follows Purchase Now?
Propeller's California cannabis testing-laboratory application opens in a new tab. Match the legal applicant, Type 8 licenses, premises, DCC condition, sum, dates and execution. Submit the issued evidence through DCC's process; payment does not approve accreditation, issue a laboratory license or establish acceptance of test results.

