Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
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Statistics and Documents
Review public documents and statistics related to the adult-use cannabis program.
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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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Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing Program
Information on adult-use cannabis establishment license types and how to apply.
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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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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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Do food and beverage items need to be shelf-stable?
Yes. All cannabis products must meet the manufacturing requirements identified in Section 21a-421j-26 of the Department’s policies and procedures, including that all cannabis products shall be homogenous and shelf-stable for a minimum of 60 days after opening without refrigeration.
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Can hybrid retailers or retailers sell or giveaway promotional items such as apparel?
No. Cannabis, cannabis products, paraphernalia, and manufacturer hemp products are the only items that a hybrid retailer or retailer may sell, offer, give, dispense, compound, transfer, or transport, as applicable.
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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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How many times can I apply for a license through the lottery application process?
Applicants may only submit one application per application period for each license type.
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After our conversion to Hybrid Retailer, are Dispensary Technicians required to complete Medical Marijuana transactions?
No. Transactions may be completed by any licensed adult-use cannabis employee at the hybrid retailer.
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When does the application period open for Dispensary Facilities to convert to Hybrid Retailers, and for Producers to convert to expanded Producers?
Both conversion application periods will open on February 3, 2022.
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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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What cannabis establishments can deliver cannabis and cannabis products to consumers?
Certain licensed cannabis establishments may deliver cannabis and cannabis products to consumers, qualifying patients and/or caregivers.
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What license types are not subject to the lottery process?
There are a few pathways to licensure that are not subject to the lottery process.
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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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