FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Agency Tribal Nations Enacts PN-440: TCC - Tribal Cannabis Control
Federal-Level Cannabis Regulatory Framework Under Tribal Nations Sovereignty, Parallel to State DCC Systems
December 6, 2025
Mendocino Indian Reservation • Sovereign Tribal Territory
Public Notice #: PN-440
Document: agriculture.html
Reference: Agency Tribal Nations Constitution • 25 U.S.C. § 81
AGENCY TRIBAL NATIONS today issued Public Notice PN-440, establishing the Tribal Cannabis Control (TCC) federal regulatory framework—a sovereign parallel to state cannabis control systems that asserts full tribal jurisdiction over cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail under sovereign authority. This comprehensive framework creates a federally-recognized tribal cannabis regulatory system operating under the Mendocino California Agency Tribal Nations Constitution.
FEDERAL TRIBAL CANNABIS CONTROL AUTHORITY
PN-440 establishes the TCC as the federal-level equivalent of state cannabis control agencies (DCC/MCA), with comprehensive jurisdiction under treaty rights:
Federal Framework:
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✓Parallel licensing to state DCC systems
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✓Interstate cannabis commerce authority
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✓Federal-tribal regulatory coordination
Inherent Sovereign Jurisdiction:
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✓Mendocino California Agency Tribal Nations Constitution
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✓Constitutional commerce clause application
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✓Supreme Court Worcester v. Georgia precedent
COMPREHENSIVE CANNABIS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
PN-440 establishes detailed procedures for full cannabis supply chain control, exceeding state regulatory standards:
Cultivation & Production:
- • Seed-to-sale tracking integration
- • Organic certification standards
- • Water and environmental protocols
- • Pest management requirements
Testing & Safety:
- • Tribal laboratory certification
- • Contaminant screening (pesticides, heavy metals)
- • Potency and terpene profiling
- • Microbial and mycotoxin testing
Distribution & Retail:
- • Tribal packaging and labeling
- • Child-resistant requirements
- • Marketing and advertising standards
- • Retail security protocols
FEDERAL AGENCY INTERFACE PROTOCOLS
TCC establishes government-to-government coordination with federal agencies under treaty sovereignty:
TCC maintains sovereign regulatory authority while coordinating on enforcement, banking, and interstate commerce matters.
TRIBAL ECONOMIC SOVEREIGNTY INITIATIVE
The TCC framework activates comprehensive economic development under tribal cannabis sovereignty:
Banking & Finance
Tribal cannabis banking solutions, SAFER Banking compliance, financial sovereignty
Manufacturing
Extraction facilities, product manufacturing, packaging operations, tribal brands
Research & Education
Cannabis research institute, tribal cultivator training, sustainable agriculture
TCC LICENSING TIERS - FEDERAL STRUCTURE
| License Type | TCC Designation | State Equivalent | Sovereign Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultivation | TCC-A1 to A5 | DCC Cultivation License | Treaty Agriculture Rights |
| Manufacturing | TCC-M | Manufacturing License | Industrial Sovereignty |
| Distribution | TCC-D | Distribution License | Commerce Clause Authority |
| Retail | TCC-R | Retail License | Tribal Retail Jurisdiction |
| Testing | TCC-T | Testing Laboratory | Scientific Sovereignty |
"PN-440 establishes the Tribal Cannabis Control as the federal expression of our treaty rights. While states have their DCC, we now have our TCC—a sovereign regulatory framework that operates at the federal level under our Mendocino California Agency Tribal Nations Constitution. This isn't just about cannabis; it's about asserting our right to regulate commerce on our lands according to our laws and traditions."
Chief Geronimo Thomas Langenderfer XVIII
HEAD CHIEF & FEDERAL CONTRACTOR, Agency Tribal Nations
FOR TRIBES & CANNABIS BUSINESSES:
Apply for TCC License:
Tribal governments and businesses can now apply for TCC licenses under the PN-440 framework, with federal-tribal recognition.
Apply for TCC LicenseTribal Government Coordination:
Email: chief@altearth.org
Phone: TCC Regulatory Coordination Line
Includes treaty analysis, federal coordination, and licensing support
TCC Framework
PN-440 Complete Document
tcc-hemp-regulations.pdf (42 pages)
⚖️ Treaty Authority Summary - PN-440:
Legal Foundation
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1Mendocino California Agency Tribal Nations Constitution: Full regulatory authority over tribal lands
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2Worcester v. Georgia (1832): Tribal sovereignty over internal commerce
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325 U.S.C. § 81: Federal recognition of tribal contracting authority
Regulatory Advantages
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AT.C.C. - Tribal Cannabis Control: Equal standing with state cannabis agencies
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BInterstate Commerce: Tribal-to-tribal and tribal-to-state commerce
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CBanking Access: Sovereign financial system integration