UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 4, 2016

Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

6800 Owensmouth Avenue, Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 92303

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (818) 703-8300

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers.

On January 4, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) accepted the resignation of Douglas Anderson as Vice Chairman and member of the Board. Mr. Anderson will continue to serve as Vice President of the Company. Mr. Anderson’s resignation is not a result of any disagreement with the Company or its executive officers, or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Mr. Anderson’s letter of resignation dated January 4, 2016, is attached hereto as Exhibit 17.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.