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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) Conducts Lottery for Open Retail Licensing

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | News | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Dover, DE — December 19, 2024 The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) conducted a public license lottery to select applicants in the Open Retail category for Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This event marks a significant milestone in fostering a fair and transparent licensing process, ensuring equal opportunities for businesses to participate in the state’s […]




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) Open Retail License Lottery

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 […]




Winter Weather Awareness Week: December 2 to 6

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Preparing now can greatly reduce any potential impacts from severe winter weather. DEMA also recommends that everyone make a plan, build a home or car emergency kit, and stay informed on the latest conditions.




OMC Provides Update on License Lottery and Selected Applicants for Delaware’s Marijuana Industry

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Following the recent public license lottery held by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) on October 24, 2024, the OMC is pleased to announce the official list of applicants selected to participate in Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This lottery marked a key step in the OMC’s fair and transparent licensing process. The OMC has […]




Governor Carney, with Guidance from Water Supply Coordinating Council, Declares Statewide Drought Watch

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC). Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought watch. This decision follows an assessment of conditions by the WSCC on October 25. The drought watch will remain in effect until […]







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) Conducts Lottery for Open Retail Licensing

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | News | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Dover, DE — December 19, 2024 The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) conducted a public license lottery to select applicants in the Open Retail category for Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This event marks a significant milestone in fostering a fair and transparent licensing process, ensuring equal opportunities for businesses to participate in the state’s […]




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) Open Retail License Lottery

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 […]




Winter Weather Awareness Week: December 2 to 6

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Preparing now can greatly reduce any potential impacts from severe winter weather. DEMA also recommends that everyone make a plan, build a home or car emergency kit, and stay informed on the latest conditions.




OMC Provides Update on License Lottery and Selected Applicants for Delaware’s Marijuana Industry

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Following the recent public license lottery held by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) on October 24, 2024, the OMC is pleased to announce the official list of applicants selected to participate in Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This lottery marked a key step in the OMC’s fair and transparent licensing process. The OMC has […]




Governor Carney, with Guidance from Water Supply Coordinating Council, Declares Statewide Drought Watch

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC). Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought watch. This decision follows an assessment of conditions by the WSCC on October 25. The drought watch will remain in effect until […]