With recreational cannabis having been approved in Delaware nearly two years ago, marijuana operators, advocates and consumers are getting tired of waiting for the state to allow businesses to open.
More than 40 people joined the Delaware Cannabis Industry Association gathered outside the Legislative Hall to tell lawmakers that the state is allowing unsafe and unregulated cannabis sales while the regulated marijuana industry has been stalled since adult use was legalized in 2023, according to Delaware Online.
All the licenses have been awarded through lotteries, and background checks are being conducted.
The holdup, according to the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, is that the required fingerprinting authorizations from Delaware State Police through the State Bureau of Identification still need FBI approval.
Delaware received more than 1,260 applications for adult-use licenses, including 800 for 30 retail operations.
The state has awarded a total of 114 recreational marijuana licenses through two lotteries.
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