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Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is accepting public comment for Informal Regulation Review until March 29

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2024



The Office of Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is inviting stakeholders and interested parties to review and comment on the regulations that will control the State regulated adult-use recreational marijuana industry in Delaware.

As you are aware, the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, 4Del. C. Chapter 13 legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older. The newly created OMC has the responsibility to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this law.

As the OMC moves forward with developing its rules and regulations, we are offering the public an early, informal opportunity to review and comment on the elements of the regulations as individual sections are posted weekly on our website beginning in February 2024. It is our hope that this early engagement with the community and stakeholders will enhance transparency and foster a shared commitment to the OMC’s goals.

This informal public comment period is effective from the date of this announcement until its closing on March 29, 2024. During this informal process, OMC will release draft chapters of the regulations at the website omc.delaware.gov and interested parties will have access to a link to provide constructive comments and feedback.

It is important to note that these preliminary, draft regulations are dependent on proposed legislative changes currently under consideration by members of the General Assembly, and the regulations may have to be adjusted based on legislative action. The draft regulations presented in this informal process are a preview of the direction that the OMC is taking in the development of the formal regulations.

Once this informal feedback has been collected, considered, and appropriate revisions are made in response to that feedback, the OMC will begin the formal rulemaking process. Pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29, the OMC shall file notice and text of proposed regulation with the Registrar for publication in the Register of Regulations. The publication of official proposed regulations is the start of the formal public comment period. OMC will announce the timing of this formal public comment period and provide key dates on the website as details become available. The target date for the formal public comment period in the Register of Regulations is May 1 through May 31, 2024.

The sections of draft regulations released today include those applicable to the licensing of adult-use recreational marijuana businesses, the application process, the issuance of licenses, and the processes regarding the renewal and transfer of licenses.

OMC encourages stakeholders and members of the public to review these preliminary, draft regulations in the informal process, as well as the officially proposed regulations when published later in the Register of Regulations.

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Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is accepting public comment for Informal Regulation Review until March 29

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2024



The Office of Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is inviting stakeholders and interested parties to review and comment on the regulations that will control the State regulated adult-use recreational marijuana industry in Delaware.

As you are aware, the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, 4Del. C. Chapter 13 legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older. The newly created OMC has the responsibility to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this law.

As the OMC moves forward with developing its rules and regulations, we are offering the public an early, informal opportunity to review and comment on the elements of the regulations as individual sections are posted weekly on our website beginning in February 2024. It is our hope that this early engagement with the community and stakeholders will enhance transparency and foster a shared commitment to the OMC’s goals.

This informal public comment period is effective from the date of this announcement until its closing on March 29, 2024. During this informal process, OMC will release draft chapters of the regulations at the website omc.delaware.gov and interested parties will have access to a link to provide constructive comments and feedback.

It is important to note that these preliminary, draft regulations are dependent on proposed legislative changes currently under consideration by members of the General Assembly, and the regulations may have to be adjusted based on legislative action. The draft regulations presented in this informal process are a preview of the direction that the OMC is taking in the development of the formal regulations.

Once this informal feedback has been collected, considered, and appropriate revisions are made in response to that feedback, the OMC will begin the formal rulemaking process. Pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29, the OMC shall file notice and text of proposed regulation with the Registrar for publication in the Register of Regulations. The publication of official proposed regulations is the start of the formal public comment period. OMC will announce the timing of this formal public comment period and provide key dates on the website as details become available. The target date for the formal public comment period in the Register of Regulations is May 1 through May 31, 2024.

The sections of draft regulations released today include those applicable to the licensing of adult-use recreational marijuana businesses, the application process, the issuance of licenses, and the processes regarding the renewal and transfer of licenses.

OMC encourages stakeholders and members of the public to review these preliminary, draft regulations in the informal process, as well as the officially proposed regulations when published later in the Register of Regulations.

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