Establishing a Business
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Notices to Cannabis Establishments
List of notices sent by the Department to licensed cannabis establishments.
Establishing a Business Policies Procedures and The Law Backers and Business Owners -
Infused Beverage Wholesaler
A person who holds a license to be an infused beverage wholesaler. An infused beverage wholesaler shall only sell infused beverages to holders of package store permits issued under subsection (b) of section 30-20 and to retailers, hybrid retailers and dispensary facilities.
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What do 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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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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Infused Beverage Manufacturer
A person who manufactures infused beverages to be sold or offered for sale in this state.
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Guidance Documents
The Department has developed resources for licensees on various topics.
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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.
Licensing - Lotteries and Application Information Establishing a Business Medical Marijuana Program -
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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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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Summary of Updates to Policies and Procedures Effective September 15, 2024
This list summarizes some important changes made to the Policies and Procedures effective September 15, 2024
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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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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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Medical Marijuana Research Program
Establishing a Business Data, Documents and Statistics
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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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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 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.
Hemp, CBD and Other Products Policies Procedures and The Law Licensing Frequently Asked Questions Establishing a Business