Establishing a Business
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How do I become a licensed cannabis testing laboratory?
The Department is currently working to implement licensing for cannabis testing laboratories and will post information on how to obtain a license as soon as it is available.
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Can licensed cannabis establishments sell hemp products?
Public Act 23-166 allows for the sale of hemp manufacturer products at licensed dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers.
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Are there packaging or labeling standards for manufacturer hemp products, including CBD?
On or after October 1, 2023, manufacturer hemp products that are not considered high-THC hemp products are subject to the packaging and labeling requirements described in Section 45(w) through (y) of Public Act 23-79.
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What kind of signage do dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers need to have posted for hemp manufacturer products?
Signage pertaining to hemp manufacturer products as required by Public Act 23-166 must be approved by the Department prior to being posted.
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What is a bona fide labor organization?
To be included on the Department’s list of bona fide labor organizations, the labor organization must complete an online application form using the eLicense system.
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Can I give away my inventory of delta-8 products?
No. It is illegal to give away delta-8 products, or any products containing synthetic cannabinoids.
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When purchasing new products to sell in my store, how do I determine if they are legal under this new law?
Check the label, or confirm with the manufacturer that the products satisfy the 0.3 percent dry-weight THC limit.
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What entities can cannabis establishments transport their products to?
Certain licensed cannabis establishments may transport their own cannabis and cannabis products to other cannabis establishments.
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If the cannabis establishment is owned by a parent company made up of individuals, trusts or other entities, what does the organizational chart need to show?
The organizational chart should show the applicant’s ownership structure and reflect all ownership interests in the cannabis establishment.
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What criminal convictions would disqualify a person from registration as a backer or key employee for a cannabis license?
A person with a disqualifying conviction cannot be registered as a backer or key employee for a cannabis license.
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What does cannabis legalization mean for hemp farmers and hemp products?
Cannabis legalization has no direct impact on hemp farmers or hemp products. Once licensed cannabis businesses are established, hemp businesses can sell their products to cannabis businesses.
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What is the seed-to-sale tracking system?
A real-time inventory system used to track an individual cannabis plant from the point it is planted as a seed or clone to the point of sale as a final cannabis product to a qualifying patient or consumer.
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Is there a limit to the number of retailers or micro-cultivators a town or city can have?
A municipality must approve zoning to allow for cannabis establishments, including retailers and micro-cultivators, to operate in their community. For information about zoning restrictions or approvals in a particular municipality, please contact that municipality directly.
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Is on-site consumption of cannabis or cannabis products allowed at cannabis establishments?
No. At this time, on-site consumption of cannabis (including cannabis products) is not allowed at cannabis establishments.
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Do I need to set up a business before applying for a cannabis establishment license?
No. Formal proof of business creation, such as registration with the State, is not required for the lottery application, and will only be required of applicants that are selected in the lottery and progress to the additional stages of licensure.
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I am the only owner and own 100 percent of my business. Do I need a backer?
If you are the sole owner of your business and no other individual has 5 percent or more ownership or control of your business, you may apply as a sole proprietor and will need to list yourself as a backer on the application.
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