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Cannabis Licensing Program
Information on adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana establishment license types and how to apply.
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Infused Beverage Manufacturer
A person who manufactures infused beverages to be sold or offered for sale in this state.
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Moderate-THC Hemp Product Vendor Certificate of Registration
Beginning on January 1, 2025, no person shall sell any moderate-THC hemp product in the state unless such person is a cannabis establishment or holds a certificate of registration issued by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection pursuant to this section.
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Adult-Use Cannabis Key Employee
Licensing and application information for adult-use cannabis key employee.
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Cannabis Testing Laboratory License
Licensing and application information for cannabis testing laboratory.
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Adult-Use Cannabis Backer
Licensing and application information for adult-use cannabis backer.
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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facility License
The Department is not accepting applications for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facilities at this time. More information will be provided on the new process of opening either a medical marijuana dispensary facility or a medical marijuana production facility in the future.
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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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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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How does the lottery and review process for license applications work?
The social equity lottery will be conducted first and is for social equity applicants only. The general lottery will be conducted after the conclusion of the social equity lottery.
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Can I change backers?
No additional backers may be added to a cannabis establishment application between the time of lottery entry, or any initial application for a license, and when a final license is awarded to the cannabis establishment.
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Can I apply for the lottery and then add backers if I am selected in the lottery?
No. No additional backers may be added to a cannabis establishment application between the time of lottery entry, or any initial application for a license, and when a final license is awarded to the cannabis establishment.
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When does the provisional license expire for DIA cultivators?
At this time, there is no expiration for provisional licenses issued to cultivators under Section 21a-420o.
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What does it mean if a business has a provisional license for an adult-use cannabis establishment?
The provisional license does not allow an adult-use cannabis establishment to commence operations.
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Is the entire facility buildout and inspection required for the final license before the expiration of the provisional license?
Yes. The entire facility, as it is intended to operate upon final licensure, must be built and inspected prior to the expiration of the provisional license and meet all minimum requirements for operation as outlined in the department’s policies and procedures.
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Can a final license be issued to a cannabis establishment that is part of an Equity Joint Venture if the sponsoring establishment (producer, dispensary facility, or cultivator) holds a provisional license, but not a final license?
A final license may be issued to an Equity Joint Venture sponsored by a producer, dispensary facility or cultivator holding a provisional license so long as all licensing requirements have been satisfactorily met by the Equity Joint Venture .
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