Delaware Adult-Use Cannabis Business Opportunities
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Delaware Adult-Use Cannabis Market Launching August 1
Delaware’s Office of Marijuana Commission has recently awarded 125 licenses to cannabis retailers, processors, cultivators and testing facilities to kickoff the new adult-use cannabis market in August 2025. Those lucky enough to secure one of these coveted licenses will be some of the first to access Delaware’s exciting customer-base alongside medical licenses that were able to convert to a dual license.
Open Your Cannabis Business with Confidence from Experts
New operators still have a long way to go before opening their doors. From working through zoning issues and security needs to putting together finalized plans for the OMC, conditional licensees will need a team in their corner to open with confidence and compliance.
Contact our cannabis license consultants now to start developing your business and planning to open your doors.
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How to Open a Delaware Cannabis Business Post-Lottery
Step 1: Find a Property
One of the most taxing parts of opening a cannabis business post-lottery is identifying a property in the county you were awarded a license. Though you have 18 months after initial licensure to identify a property, some of Delaware's counties have been particularly restrictive in their cannabis zoning, so you'll want to work closely with your municipality to find a property in the correct zone.
Our experts can assist in checking if your property is compliant and will allow for proper security and operation. Securing your property also means you can begin finalizing your plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for final licensure.
Step 2: Secure Your Finances
Since the initial application did not require any proof of funds, you may need to secure a few more investors before beginning your build out. Through financial modeling and business planning you can decide exactly how much you'll need to complete your project.
Step 3: Finalize & Submit Your Plans
Do you know what Delaware likes? Plans. And there are no shortage of them in the supplemental materials.
Supplemental Materials for All License Types
- Finalized security plan
- Finalized business plan
- Finalized financial plan
- Finalized operational plan
- Adverse Event Reporting SOP
- Quality Assurance/ Control SOP
- Recall SOP
- Inventory Control, Storage, Diversion Prevention SOP
- Waste Disposal, Sanitation SOP
- Accounting and Tax Compliance SOP
- Age Verification SOP
- Secure Transport of Marijuana SOP
Supplemental Materials for Cannabis Cultivators
- Cultivation plan
- SOP for Packaging and Labeling
- SOP for Sampling and Testing
Supplemental Materials for Cannabis Manufactures
- SOP for Manufacturing
- SOP for Packaging and Labeling
- SOP for Sampling and Testing
Supplemental Materials for Cannabis Retailers
- SOP for Dispensing
- SOP for Packaging and Labeling (if applicable)
Additional Ownership Plans (as applicable)
- Minority-Owned Business Plan
- Women-Owned Business Plan
- Disabled Veteran’s Certifications
- Medical Conversion Applicant Social Equity Support Plan
What is the Cannabis License Timeline in Delaware?
While conditional licensees have been struggling to find approved properties due to zoning, legislators are working to ease restrictions and open more opportunity to those who have been awarded with a license.
Key Dates and Milestones for Delaware Cannabis Market
- August 1, 2025: Delaware Cannabis Market Launches
- June 2016: Conditional approval will begin to expire
The Clock is Ticking: Get Started on Your Delaware Cannabis Business
Whether you're still identifying a property or working on your final plans, our team of experts is here to ensure you get it done right the first time. While the lottery application round was rather general, these final plans will require explicit detail on your plans to dispense, manufacture or cultivate cannabis. These details will include things such as your POS system, security vendor, and alarm system. Ensure you hit every mark with experts in your corner that know the regulations and the industry.
Contact our consultants to see how you can begin finalizing your materials.
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