Calaveras County Cannabis Bond
$5,000 Bond – $100 Flat, No Credit Check
General Information
The Calaveras County Cannabis Bond — also called the Calaveras County commercial cannabis permit bond, the Calaveras cannabis cultivation bond, the Calaveras County marijuana bond, the $5 or the 000 Calaveras cannabis bond — is a $5,000 surety bond required by County of Calaveras (Cannabis program / Cannabis Control) for applying for a commercial cannabis cultivation permit in Calaveras County. It guarantees payment for the destruction of cannabis or cannabis products, and for cleanup of trash, debris, and other wastes from the operation, if necessitated by a violation of the permit or County Code (Section 17.95.070.C). The price is a flat $100 for the full tied to the county commercial cannabis cultivation permit period; must be maintained for as long as the permit is held — confirm term with surety term, with no application and no credit check, and your bond is prepared and emailed directly to you, typically by the end of the next business day, ready for signature.
| Bond | Bond Amount | Premium | Term | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Cannabis Permit Bond | $5,000 | $100 | Tied to the county commercial cannabis cultivation permit period; must be maintained for as long as the permit is held | Buy Now |
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Who Needs This Bond?
Any person or business seeking a commercial cannabis cultivation permit in Calaveras County. Cultivation is defined broadly under County Code Section 17.95.020 — planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, or trimming cannabis. This county permit bond is required in addition to, not instead of, the $5,000 state bond required by California's Department of Cannabis Control; a Calaveras cultivator needs both.
Why California Requires This Bond
Calaveras County requires anyone applying for a commercial cannabis cultivation permit to post a $5,000 surety bond as a condition of that permit, under Chapter 17.95 of the County Code. The bond is filed with the county's cannabis program, which regulates commercial cultivation within the county. Its purpose is specific: it guarantees payment for the destruction of cannabis or cannabis products, and for the cleanup of trash, debris, and other wastes from the operation, if that becomes necessary because of a violation of the permit or the County Code.
The bond protects the county and the public, not the permittee. If a permittee violates the rules and the county has to destroy cannabis or clean up a site, the county can claim against the bond, and the surety pays valid claims up to the $5,000 amount. The permittee must then reimburse the surety in full. Importantly, this county bond is separate from and in addition to the $5,000 state bond that California's Department of Cannabis Control requires — a Calaveras County cultivator needs both.
The $5,000 bond amount is the coverage guaranteed to County of Calaveras (Cannabis program / Cannabis Control) — it is not a cost to you. What you pay is the premium, the flat $100.
How to Get Your Calaveras County Cannabis Bond
- Confirm your bond details. You need the $5,000 bond with a tied to the county commercial cannabis cultivation permit period; must be maintained for as long as the permit is held — confirm term with surety term — no choices to agonize over.
- Complete the form below. We need the name exactly as it should appear on the bond and your business address. No application and no credit check.
- Choose your delivery. Standard email delivery by the end of the next business day is included at no extra cost; faster options are available.
- Sign and file. Your bond arrives ready for signature — sign it and file it with County of Calaveras (Cannabis program / Cannabis Control).
Bond Details at a Glance
- Bond Name: Calaveras County Cannabis Bond
- Also Known As: Calaveras County commercial cannabis permit bond, Calaveras cannabis cultivation bond, Calaveras County marijuana bond, $5, 000 Calaveras cannabis bond
- Bond Amount: $5,000
- Premium: $100 flat
- Term: Tied to the county commercial cannabis cultivation permit period; must be maintained for as long as the permit is held — confirm term with surety
- Obligee: County of Calaveras (Cannabis program / Cannabis Control), Calaveras County cannabis program, (209) 754-6336; confirm mailing address before publishing
- Governing Law: Calaveras County Code Chapter 17.95 (Commercial Cannabis Cultivation and Commerce); bond at Section 17.95.070.C; permit at Section 17.95.060; framework MAUCRSA (Bus. & Prof. Code Section 26000 et seq.)
- Underwriting: None — no credit check or application
- Delivery: Emailed directly to you, ready for signature
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Calaveras County cannabis bond cost?
It's $100 for the $5,000 bond, with no application and no credit check. The $5,000 is the coverage guaranteed to the county, not a cost to you — you pay the $100 premium.
Who requires this bond?
Calaveras County, as a condition of its commercial cannabis cultivation permit, under Chapter 17.95 of the County Code. The county's cannabis program administers the permit and the bond requirement.
Is this the same as the California state cannabis bond?
No. This is the Calaveras County permit bond. It's separate from and in addition to the $5,000 bond the state Department of Cannabis Control requires. A county cultivator needs both bonds.
What does the county bond guarantee?
It covers the county's costs to destroy cannabis or cannabis products, and to clean up trash, debris, and other waste from the operation, if that's needed because of a permit or County Code violation.
Do I need a credit check?
No. This bond is issued at a flat $100 with no application, no credit check, and no underwriting. It's emailed to you once issued — turnaround is quick, though not always same-minute instant.
What counts as cultivation under the county code?
Calaveras County defines cultivation broadly — planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, or trimming cannabis (County Code Section 17.95.020). If your operation does any of these commercially, the permit and bond apply.
How long is the bond good for?
The bond is tied to your county cultivation permit period and must be maintained for as long as you hold the permit. You renew it alongside the permit; letting it lapse puts your permit out of compliance.
Is Calaveras County currently issuing cannabis permits?
Calaveras County's cannabis rules have changed several times, so confirm the current status of the cultivation permit program with the county's cannabis office before applying.