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
- New Castle County- 7 available licenses- 210 Applications Lottery Eligible
- Kent County-3 available licenses-151 Applications Lottery Eligible
- Sussex County-5 available licenses-168 Applications Lottery Eligible
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.