Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
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Does a cannabis establishment’s waste collection dumpster need to be fenced in and monitored via camera systems?
If the waste collection dumpster does not contain cannabis, it is not subject to the cannabis security measures.
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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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Do food and beverage items need to be shelf-stable?
Yes. All cannabis products must meet the manufacturing requirements identified in Section 21a-421j-26 of the Department’s policies and procedures, including that all cannabis products shall be homogenous and shelf-stable for a minimum of 60 days after opening without refrigeration.
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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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Are product packagers allowed to submit cannabis products for brand approval?
No, product packagers cannot submit cannabis products for brand approval because they are not authorized to create or manufacture products.
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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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Which licensed establishments can make cannabis food and beverage products?
The following license types are authorized manufacture food and beverage products: Producer, Cultivator, Micro-cultivator, Product manufacturer; and, Food and beverage manufacturer.
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Can delivery services collect payments from delivery customers at the point of delivery and then reconcile payments with the dispensary facility, hybrid retailer or retailer where the cannabis originated from at a later time?
Yes. The manner of payment collection and payment reconciliation with the originating cannabis establishment are business decisions to be made by the licensees, as long as delivery services comply with the law and adult-use cannabis policies and procedures.
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Do Equity Joint Ventures (EJVs) that share a common Producer Backer or Dispensary Facility Backer need to be located at least 20 miles apart regardless of license type?
Retailer Equity Joint Ventures and Hybrid Retailer Equity Joint Ventures cannot be located within 20 miles of any other EJV that it shares a Producer Backer or Dispensary Facility Backer with, regardless of the EJV’s license type.
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Statistics and Documents
Review public documents and statistics related to the adult-use cannabis program.
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Can product packagers make pre-rolls?
No. A pre-rolled cannabis cigarette is considered a cannabis product and can only be created by licensees authorized to manufacture cannabis products.
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Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing Program
Information on adult-use cannabis establishment license types and how to apply.
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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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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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How can I find out which adult-use cannabis establishment licenses have been issued?
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After our conversion to Hybrid Retailer, are Dispensary Technicians required to complete Medical Marijuana transactions?
No. Transactions may be completed by any licensed adult-use cannabis employee at the hybrid retailer.
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