OMC Receives FBI Code to Start Fingerprint Checks
The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is pleased to share that the FBI has issued OMC a fingerprint service code for selected applicants. In April 2025, FBI denied the State’s reconsideration request for a fingerprint service code, citing the need for greater specificity in Delaware’s authorizing statute. OMC worked expeditiously with the General Assembly […]
FBI Denies Delaware’s Request for Recreational Marijuana Background Check Code
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
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 […]
OMC Provides Update on Open Retail License Lottery and Selected Applicants for Delaware’s Marijuana Industry
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
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 […]
