Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
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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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Can I order more 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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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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What is required on a THC-infused beverage label?
Each THC-infused beverage container must a prominently displayed symbol indicating that the beverage is not legal nor safe for individuals who are under 21 years of age as well as other packaging and labeling requirements..
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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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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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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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Do all of the cannabis taxes apply to the entire supply chain?
For information on Statewide Cannabis Tax, please visit the Department of Revenue Services’ webpage on the Statewide Cannabis Tax.
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How can I find out which adult-use cannabis establishment licenses have been issued?
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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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Are product packagers allowed to submit cannabis products for brand approval?
Product packagers with expanded authorization to expand the product packager's authorized activities to include the authorized activities of a product manufacturer may submit cannabis products for brand approval.
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Can product packagers make pre-rolls?
A product packager with authorization to expand their authorized activities to include the authorized activities of a product manufacturer is authorized to manufacture cannabis pre-rolls.
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Statistics and Documents
Review public documents and statistics related to the adult-use cannabis program.
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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 a business entity be a Backer of a cannabis establishment?
No, a Backer applicant cannot be an entity. A Backer applicant must be an individual or individuals who meet the criteria outlined in Section 1(2) of Public Act 21-1 (June Spec. Sess.).
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