Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner is clarifying that county-based license assignments remain a core part of the state’s adult-use marijuana program, despite recent reports suggesting otherwise. Licensees will continue to be assigned to specific counties, but the office says it will allow limited flexibility for reassignment under certain circumstances.
The policy is designed to address real-world challenges while keeping operations in compliance with state law and regulatory safeguards.
Applicants seeking reassignment must demonstrate efforts to secure a location in their originally assigned county, provide evidence of site control at a proposed new location, verify compliance with all OMC location-based regulations, and obtain zoning approval from the local government.
“Maintaining county-based assignments is central to our program’s design, but we recognize the importance of ensuring licensees have a viable path to establishing operations,” said the Commissioner of the OMC. “This policy allows for flexibility where justified, while keeping the integrity of the assignment framework in place.”
The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner continues to emphasize transparency and clear guidance for applicants. Additional information, including FAQs, is available at omc.delaware.gov.
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