Delaware officials will begin accepting adult-use cannabis license applications next week, Monday, August 19, Delaware Public Media reports. Once an application is deemed eligible, it will be put into a lottery set to take place in October.
Under the state’s adult-use law, the state will award 60 cultivation licenses, 30 manufacturing licenses, 30 retail licenses, and 5 testing facility licenses. Applications are required to include a comprehensive business plan, safety and security plans, operations, training, and staffing plans, and whether the applicant has any criminal, civil, or regulatory experience.
A portion of each license category is designated for micro license applicants and 47 for social equity applicants. The state has already conducted and closed the pre-screening process for social equity applicants but is still accepting applications from applicants who believe they would qualify for a social equity license under the state’s definitions. The state has earmarked $6.2 million for social equity applicants, including $4.2 million from industry application fees and another $2 million allocated by state lawmakers.
The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner plans to begin awarding cultivation and manufacturing licenses before the end of the year with retail and
