The rapid expansion of the cannabis industry has created unprecedented challenges for state and local regulatory agencies. Licensing programs must scale, enforcement teams must keep up with market complexity, and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve.

Oracle’s Cannabis Regulatory Solution is a unified, end-to-end platform designed exclusively for cannabis regulators. It integrates licensing, compliance, enforcement, case management, and embedded AI into a single secure system – helping agencies adapt to change while strengthening oversight and public safety. Together, these five pillars show how Oracle empowers cannabis and hemp regulators today.

  1. Simplified, Modernized Licensing

Oracle digitizes the full licensing lifecycle, from pre-application to renewals and modifications, with:

  • Online applications, guided forms, and integrated fee calculations/payments
  • Automated workflows that reduce manual reviews and accelerate processing
  • Self-service applicant and licensee dashboards to improve service and reduce call volume
  1. Enhanced, Data-Driven Compliance

Our consistent, modern compliance environment supports:

  • Automated compliance scoring and rule-based checks
  • Digital scheduling and mobile inspections
  • Complete audit history and centralized reporting
  1. Automated, Consistent Enforcement

Enforcement teams gain visibility and automation through:

  • Auto-flagging of risk events and configurable violation workflows
  • Integrated investigation management with tasks and notifications
  • Full enforcement lifecycle tracking in one unified system
  1. Efficient, Unified Case Management

Oracle supports internal and external regulatory cases with:

  • Unified workspaces containing documents, notes, timelines, and tasks
  • Secure cross-team collaboration with automated reminders and due dates
  • End-to-end workflows for complaints, appeals, investigations, and legal packet creation
  1. Embedded Artificial Intelligence Powered by Oracle Database 26ai

Oracle delivers embedded, trusted AI directly in the platform, backed by the capabilities of Oracle Database 26ai, including:

  • AI built into the Core Platform
  • Native vector search and semantic capabilities for faster data retrieval
  • LLM-based summarization for applications, inspections, and case files
  • AI Agents that reduce repetitive work and manual reviews
  • Predictive insights for identifying high-risk operators or suspicious activity

AI for Cannabis Regulatory Workflows

Oracle brings modern, regulator-ready AI to the core workflows agencies rely on every day.

  • Personal AI Agent for Applicants: summarize application data, flag missing details, and recommend next steps
  • Document Understanding: extract text, tables, and other key data from uploaded document files with prebuilt AI models
  • AI Vision: extract textual or visual information from images and videos to automatically validate product labeling and packaging requirements
  • AI Regulatory Knowledge Agent: chat-style interface to query licensing history, case context, or compliance trends

Secure, Responsible AI for Government

Oracle’s AI framework is designed to meet the accountability, security, and transparency demands of state regulators:

  • Robust Security and Compliance: Oracle AI solutions are built on secure cloud infrastructure designed to meet strict government standards, including FedRAMP, IRAP, and GDPR compliance
  • Responsible AI Governance: Oracle employs transparent AI development practices, ensuring fair, explainable, and accountable models that align with government regulations and ethical guidelines
  • Data Privacy Protections: Sensitive government data is safeguarded through industry-leading encryption, access controls, and advanced auditing capabilities to maintain confidentiality and integrity

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Discover how Oracle can modernize your cannabis regulatory licensing, compliance, enforcement, and case management programs. Contact us today to schedule a personalized demonstration and learn how Oracle can support your agency’s mission.