Who can sell THC-infused beverages?

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Effective July 1, only licensed cannabis retail establishments and package stores with a waiver will be allowed to offer THC-infused beverages (beverages containing THC) for retail sale. This means that no business, other than a licensed cannabis retail establishment or package store with a waiver, can offer THC-infused beverages for retail sale on or after July 1, 2024. 

On or after July 1, 2024, businesses that will no longer be allowed to offer THC-infused beverages for retail sale include, but are not limited to:

  • Gas Stations
  • Grocery Stores
  • Breweries
  • Bakeries
  • Restaurants
  • Cafes
  • Electronic Cigarette Dealers
  • Vending Machine Operators
  • Lottery Retailers

Timeline for Infused Beverage sales through July 1, 2024. On or after July 1, 2024, only cannabis retail establishments and packages stores with a waiver may sell beverages containing THC.

May 14: Inventory

Any business with THC-infused beverages for retail sale must take inventory of their infused beverages. A $1 fee for each container of THC- infused beverages in your inventory will be due no later than June 15.

June 15: Inventory and Fee Due

You must report your inventory of THC-infused beverages from May 14 and pay the $1 fee for each container of THC-infused beverages you report by June 15. Businesses may continue to sell THC-infused beverages reported in their inventory through June 30.

June 30: Last Day to Sell

Last day for businesses, other than cannabis retail establishments and package stores with a waiver, to sell THC-infused beverages reported on their May 14 Inventory.

July 1: No More Sales
The sale of THC-infused beverages by businesses, other than cannabis retail establishments and package stores with a waiver, is prohibited.

All businesses, other than cannabis retail establishments (dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers) and package stores with a waiver, must sell any THC-infused beverages they have in stock by June 30, 2024.

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