Establishing a Business
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What do I need to do to continue to sell THC-infused beverages?
Not all businesses will be allowed to continue to sell THC-infused beverages. Effective July 1, 2024, only cannabis retail establishments (dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers) and package stores with a waiver can offer THC-infused beverages (beverages containing THC) for retail sale.
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Criminal History Records Checks for Backers and Key Employees
An applicant shall request a background check not more than sixty days prior to submission of an application.
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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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Producer
This license is for a secure, indoor facility where the production of marijuana occurs. The Department is not accepting applications for producers at this time.
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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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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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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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Infused Beverage Manufacturer
A person who manufactures infused beverages to be sold or offered for sale in this state.
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Notices to Cannabis Establishments
List of notices sent by the Department to licensed cannabis establishments.
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What do cannabis retail establishments need to do to continue to sell THC-infused beverages?
Not all businesses will be allowed to continue to sell THC-infused beverages. Effective July 1, 2024, only cannabis retail establishments (dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers) and package stores with a waiver can offer THC-infused beverages (beverages containing THC) for retail sale.
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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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What do businesses, other than cannabis retailers and package stores, need to do to continue to sell THC-infused beverages?
Not all businesses will be allowed to continue to sell THC-infused beverages. Effective July 1, 2024, only cannabis retail establishments (dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers) and package stores with a waiver can offer THC-infused beverages (beverages containing THC) for retail sale.
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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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Guidance Documents
The Department has developed resources for licensees on various topics.
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Archive: Producer Applicant FAQs
Questions and answers for applicants who were interested in applying for a medical marijuana producer license in 2012.
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Who can sell THC-infused beverages?
Effective July 1, 2024, only cannabis retail establishments (dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and retailers) and package stores with a waiver can offer THC-infused beverages (beverages containing THC) for retail sale.
Hemp, CBD and Other Products Policies Procedures and The Law Licensing Frequently Asked Questions Establishing a Business