FBI Denies Delaware’s Request for Recreational Marijuana Background Check Code
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, March 31, 2025
After working with the State Bureau of Identification and the Delaware Department of Justice to secure a FBI service code to conduct the statutorily required criminal background checks for the adult use recreational marijuana market, the FBI notified the State late Friday that its reconsideration request is denied. After review of the authorizing statute, the […]
Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
DOVER, DE – Delaware’s adult-use marijuana market is advancing in accordance with legislative mandates, following essential updates and a rigorous licensing process. In 2023, Delaware enacted legislation legalizing an adult-use recreational marijuana market and outlining a structured system for cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories, with a strong emphasis on social equity applicants. The law […]
Marijuana Commissioner Steps Down
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, January 3, 2025
After a public service career spanning 40 years, Robert M. Coupe is stepping down as Delaware Marijuana Commissioner to work in the private sector. Coupe played a vital role in shaping Delaware’s marijuana industry by forming and leading the new Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC), which oversaw the establishment of a regulated adult-use recreational marijuana market under Delaware’s Marijuana Control Act that took effect in August 2023. Coupe’s public service is highlighted by leadership positions across many Delaware agencies, including as Superintendent of the Delaware State Police (DSP), Cabinet Secretary at the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Commissioner of the Department of Correction, Chief of Staff at the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) and Chief of Staff with the Delaware Department of Justice.
OMC Provides Update on Open Retail License Lottery and Selected Applicants for Delaware’s Marijuana Industry
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, December 23, 2024
Following the public license lottery conducted by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) on December 19, 2024, the OMC is excited to announce the official list of applicants selected to join Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This lottery represents a significant milestone in the OMC’s commitment to a fair and transparent licensing process. Selected applicants […]
Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) Conducts Lottery for Open Retail Licensing
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Newsroom | 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 […]
