DNREC to Host Public Meeting on Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Horseshoe Crab Management Plan
Date Posted: March 21, 2025
Governor Meyer Denounces Trump Executive Order Dismantling the Department of Education
Date Posted: March 20, 2025
DPH Provides Recommendations to Protect Yourself and Your Children from Measles
Date Posted: March 20, 2025
Potassium Iodide Distribution on April 3 in Middletown
Date Posted: March 20, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Key Health Commission Appointments
Date Posted: March 19, 2025
Former school counselor faces lengthy prison term for child rape
Date Posted: March 18, 2025
Delaware Forest Service Hosts 10th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar
Date Posted: March 18, 2025
Youth-Only Day to Open Upstate Trout Season Saturday, April 5 on New Castle County Streams
Date Posted: March 18, 2025
Emergency Sirens Test On April 1, 2025
Date Posted: March 17, 2025
Two men indicted and charged in sexual abuse case
Date Posted: March 17, 2025
DNREC Accepting Community Water Quality Improvement Project Grant Proposals
Date Posted: March 17, 2025
Trussum Pond Near Laurel to Close March 17 for Boat Ramp, Parking Area Improvements
Date Posted: March 14, 2025
AG Jennings sues to protect Department of Education, students
Date Posted: March 14, 2025
DNREC Mosquito Control Section Set to Spray Woodland Pool Habitats, Working to Cut Down Swarms at the Larval Stage
Date Posted: March 14, 2025
Governor Meyer Calls for Swift Passage of Senate Bill 21
Date Posted: March 12, 2025
Delaware’s Weather Ignites Wildfire Concerns
Date Posted: March 11, 2025
Delaware Public Archives Showcases a Century of Delaware Governors
Date Posted: March 11, 2025
Olivia Stevens Named 2025 Delaware State Finalist for Poetry Out Loud
Date Posted: March 11, 2025
Delawareans Can Buy Composters Online at a Discount Through April 3 Via DNREC Promotion
Date Posted: March 10, 2025
AG Jennings sues to stop federal mass firings and reinstate employees
Date Posted: March 7, 2025
Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries
Date Posted: March 7, 2025
Volunteers Needed for April 5 Cleanup at Concord Pond
Date Posted: March 7, 2025
The Mezzanine Gallery Presents Virginia Lockman’s “Figments”
Date Posted: March 7, 2025
In blow to Trump, pair of courts side with Jennings and colleagues
Date Posted: March 6, 2025
Get a Head Start on Celebrating Earth Month: Register Early for the April 12 Christina River Watershed Cleanup
Date Posted: March 6, 2025
Grain Farmers Recognized as Delaware Environmental Stewardship Semi-Finalists for the First Time
Date Posted: March 6, 2025
Watch: Governor Meyer Responds to Trump Address on CNN This Morning
Date Posted: March 5, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Energy Package to Benefit Delawareans
Date Posted: March 5, 2025
State Archivist to serve as Commissioner to the National Archives
Date Posted: March 4, 2025
Severe Weather Awareness Week March 10-14, 2025
Date Posted: March 3, 2025
Delaware Tourism Office Announces Record-Breaking Numbers for 2023 Tourism Statistics
Date Posted: March 3, 2025
DOJ Recognizes National Consumer Protection Week
Date Posted: February 28, 2025
AG Jennings seeks former residents of recidivist landlord Adolf Jay Pokorny’s North Adams Street properties
Date Posted: February 28, 2025
DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-nesting Bird Season Starting March 1
Date Posted: February 27, 2025
Auditor Lydia York Issues First Four Performance Audits of Opioid Grant Recipients
Date Posted: February 27, 2025
Delaware Division of the Arts Opens 14th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition
Date Posted: February 26, 2025
E-ZPass Text Scam Alert
Date Posted: February 26, 2025
Treasurer Davis Elected Vice Chair of State Employee Benefits Committee
Date Posted: February 26, 2025
Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1
Date Posted: February 26, 2025
Governor Meyer Invites Delawareans to Celebrate “302 Day” with a Family-Friendly Community Event
Date Posted: February 25, 2025
DOJ secures decades of prison time for 12-year cold case murder
Date Posted: February 25, 2025
$2 Million in Assistance to Help Boost Federal Crop Insurance Selection for Delaware Producers
Date Posted: February 25, 2025
After AG Jennings sues, federal court blocks Elon Musk and DOGE’s access to Americans’ private information
Date Posted: February 25, 2025
Felton Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Date Posted: February 24, 2025
Delaware Division of the Arts Encourages Arts Philanthropy Through DoMore24 Delaware
Date Posted: February 19, 2025
DOJ secures conviction in armed rape case
Date Posted: February 18, 2025
Seaford Fire
Date Posted: February 17, 2025
Business Leaders to Share Key Insights on Expanding into International Markets at Global Business Summit
Date Posted: February 17, 2025
Ingrams Pond Boat Ramp to Close for Construction of New Ramp, Courtesy Dock and Parking Lot Expansion
Date Posted: February 17, 2025
Secretary Clifton Announces Appointment of Brosch as Deputy Secretary
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
Celebrating Disability History and Awareness: GACEC Hosts Annual Poster Contest Reception
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
Seaford Fire
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
AG Jennings secures court injunction in birthright citizenship case
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
DNREC to Host Introduction to Living Shorelines Training on March 25 and 26
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Nominees to Hospital Cost Review Board
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – New! Bilingual Books
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 1, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 2
Date Posted: February 12, 2025
State of Delaware Offices in Kent & Sussex Counties Closed, New Castle County Offices Delayed on February 12, 2025
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
Sussex County Backyard Flock Tests Presumptive Positive for H5 Avian Influenza
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
DNREC Announces Leadership Changes
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
Federal judge sides with Jennings, deals another blow to Trump administration
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
AG Jennings sues Trump to save medical research
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Townsend Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Delaware EARNS Exceeds $1 Million in Retirement Savings
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Health Equity Institute of Delaware Opens Summer Internship Program to High School Students
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Exit 4 defendant arrested and extradited
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
AG Jennings, coalition win order blocking DOGE access to sensitive data
Date Posted: February 8, 2025
AG Jennings sues to stop Elon Musk and DOGE’s invasion of Americans’ privacy
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
AG Jennings: Trump Administration not complying with Court order to unfreeze federal funding
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
Delaware Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2025 State Employees’ Charitable Campaign by March 31
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
Office of Animal Welfare Sponsors Spay Days to Help Eligible Pet Owners Show Love This February
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
DNREC Nears Completion on First Part of Indian River Inlet Beach Nourishment Project
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
State Auditor Announces Performance Audit of Diamond State Port Corporation
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
DelDOT Congratulates Name That Plow Winners
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
Navarro Issues Insurer use of AI Bulletin
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
DOJ secures manslaughter conviction for Bear drug dealer who sold fentanyl that caused fatal overdose
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
Governor Meyer Releases Transition Report As A Resource For Administration’s First Term
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
State Offices in New Castle County to Open at 10AM; Kent and Sussex on Regular Schedule
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
DOJ secures life sentence in Cynthia Amalfitano killing
Date Posted: February 5, 2025
Melvin to Lead Comprehensive School Safety Program
Date Posted: February 5, 2025
Guidance, Resources Address Concerns about Immigration Action in Delaware Public Schools
Date Posted: February 5, 2025
Governor Meyer Renames the Delaware River Eagles’ River in Honor of Super Bowl LIX – Fly, Eagles Fly!
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Jennifer Small’s “Walking in the City”
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
DSB Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 EDGE Grant Competition
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
Treasurer Davis Urges Legislators to Reinstate the State Employee Retirement Match
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
Department of Insurance Releases 2024 Data
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
Delaware Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Lottery Awards Record Number of Permits for Hunting State Wildlife Areas
Date Posted: February 3, 2025
Nominations Open for Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame & She’s On Her Way Awards
Date Posted: February 3, 2025
Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance Announces New Tax Schedules for 2025
Date Posted: February 3, 2025
YES! Summit Expands in 2025 as Governor, DNREC Officials Address Future Environmental Leaders
Date Posted: February 1, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Co-Chair of Prescription Opioid Settlement Commission
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
AG Jennings and multistate coalition block Trump Administration from freezing federal funds
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Withholding Credit Card Fees from Tips Is Unlawful in Delaware
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
School administrator arrested on child pornography charges
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Governor Meyer Calls for Full Investigation into Potomac Plane Crash, Offers Condolences to Delawareans
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Final Round of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed by State Senate
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Matthew Heckles Confirmed As Director Of Delaware State Housing Authority
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
National Unclaimed Property Day is February 1st
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
DOJ announces 25th illicit massage establishment shut down in wake of successful campaign against sex buyerss
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2024
After successfully completing the application review, we are excited to announce that 529 applications will advance to the lottery stage for the Open Retail category. The Licensing Lottery will be broadcast live on Facebook Live on December 19, 2024. Below are the details of the counties and the number of applications progressing to the next stage:
Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) License Lottery
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Dover, DE
Starting at 1:00 p.m.
End time is estimated to be before 2:00 p.m.
Live Broadcast: Facebook Live “Office of The Marijuana Commissioner”.
Witnesses: (will be released day after for security)
Auditors: (will be released day after for security)
Machine Used: (will be released day after for security)
Location: (will be released day after for security)
Lottery Process Explained:
If an applicant passes the minimum qualifications review and has paid their application fee, they receive a lottery number generated by the system.
A separate drawing is conducted for each category of license by County.
The lottery numbers selected in each lottery drawing will be made visible during the live broadcast. A press release featuring the selected lottery numbers will be published on our website.
The OMC will contact the selected applicants in the days following the lottery. Once all selected applicants have been officially notified, the identity of the selected applicants will be shared with the media and the public. .
Selected Applicants will begin the Supplemental Application Process and work towards their Conditional License.
An Active License, enabling the licensee to commence business operations, is not issued until the OMC has determined that the applicant satisfies all requirements contained in the applicable law and regulations.
Can I sell my license?
You cannot sell a conditional license, only active licenses are eligible for transfer or sale. A separate transfer fee applies to each transfer.
Open Retail License:
529 eligible applicants for 15 available licenses
The OMC remains committed to ensuring a transparent and equitable licensing process as established by the Marijuana Control Act. The OMC will continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout the lottery process, including the disclosure of all selected applicants and lottery results in a timely and secure manner.
Applicants should carefully review the details outlined above and be prepared for the next phase of the licensing process. We encourage all participants to stay informed by following the live broadcast and awaiting official communication from the OMC regarding the lottery results.
The OMC looks forward to working with the selected applicants during the next steps of the Supplemental Application Process and issuing Conditional Licenses, with the goal of fostering a regulated, safe, and sustainable marijuana industry in Delaware. Should any additional information or guidance be needed, applicants are encouraged to contact the OMC directly.
Related Topics: Kent County, lottery, Marijuana, New Castle County, Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, Sussex County
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Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2024
After successfully completing the application review, we are excited to announce that 529 applications will advance to the lottery stage for the Open Retail category. The Licensing Lottery will be broadcast live on Facebook Live on December 19, 2024. Below are the details of the counties and the number of applications progressing to the next stage:
Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) License Lottery
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Dover, DE
Starting at 1:00 p.m.
End time is estimated to be before 2:00 p.m.
Live Broadcast: Facebook Live “Office of The Marijuana Commissioner”.
Witnesses: (will be released day after for security)
Auditors: (will be released day after for security)
Machine Used: (will be released day after for security)
Location: (will be released day after for security)
Lottery Process Explained:
If an applicant passes the minimum qualifications review and has paid their application fee, they receive a lottery number generated by the system.
A separate drawing is conducted for each category of license by County.
The lottery numbers selected in each lottery drawing will be made visible during the live broadcast. A press release featuring the selected lottery numbers will be published on our website.
The OMC will contact the selected applicants in the days following the lottery. Once all selected applicants have been officially notified, the identity of the selected applicants will be shared with the media and the public. .
Selected Applicants will begin the Supplemental Application Process and work towards their Conditional License.
An Active License, enabling the licensee to commence business operations, is not issued until the OMC has determined that the applicant satisfies all requirements contained in the applicable law and regulations.
Can I sell my license?
You cannot sell a conditional license, only active licenses are eligible for transfer or sale. A separate transfer fee applies to each transfer.
Open Retail License:
529 eligible applicants for 15 available licenses
The OMC remains committed to ensuring a transparent and equitable licensing process as established by the Marijuana Control Act. The OMC will continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout the lottery process, including the disclosure of all selected applicants and lottery results in a timely and secure manner.
Applicants should carefully review the details outlined above and be prepared for the next phase of the licensing process. We encourage all participants to stay informed by following the live broadcast and awaiting official communication from the OMC regarding the lottery results.
The OMC looks forward to working with the selected applicants during the next steps of the Supplemental Application Process and issuing Conditional Licenses, with the goal of fostering a regulated, safe, and sustainable marijuana industry in Delaware. Should any additional information or guidance be needed, applicants are encouraged to contact the OMC directly.
Related Topics: Kent County, lottery, Marijuana, New Castle County, Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, Sussex County
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
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