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Delaware to open application process for legal weed businesses two weeks ahead of schedule

Delaware will begin accepting online applications for the state’s recreational marijuana business on Monday, Aug. 19 − two weeks ahead of schedule. The application process for all aspects of the recreational cannabis industry will remain open until September 30, 2024.…

Critics say new legislation prioritizes medical dispensaries in Delaware’s emerging recreational market

Medical cannabis dispensaries could start growing recreational marijuana under new legislation sponsored by State Rep. Ed Osienski (D-Newark). The bill would allow medical pot retailers to obtain a temporary conversion license, which would enable them to legally sell both medical…

Delaware weed stores will have the chance to offer ‘deli-style’ sales

When buying lunch meat from the grocery store, you usually have two options: visit the deli and get your turkey sliced to your desired weight and thickness, or grab some already packaged. That’s what advocates for marijuana users want in…

Beaches act first as Delaware towns consider marijuana regulations before stores arrive

November 7, 2023
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Delaware legislators spent years debating whether to permit recreational marijuana use and create a regulated industry in the state. After Gov. John Carney stood down his opposition in April allowing legalization bills to pass, new debates are now filtering down to local municipalities. Under…

Why won’t Delaware let medical weed dispensaries kick off retail sales, like New Jersey and Maryland did?

When New Jersey and Maryland legalized retail sales of recreational marijuana, those states permitted medical dispensaries to be the first stores to sell weed to the general public. Their neighbor Delaware, however, isn’t letting that happen. Instead, lawmakers created a…

State Senate confirms Coupe as Delaware marijuana commissioner

The Delaware State Senate confirmed Robert Coupe, a former superintendent of the Delaware State Police, to become the state’s first marijuana commissioner, who is tasked with standing up the recreational marijuana sales market. The Senate voted 19-0 Wednesday afternoon, with two absences,…

Delaware Governor Carney names first marijuana commissioner, changes cabinet

WILMINGTON — With a little more than a year left in his term, Gov. John Carney announced Monday morning a major shake-up in his cabinet, including naming the state’s first Marijuana Commissioner. Robert Coupe is a longtime civil servant who…

When will Delaware’s first ‘marijuana mart’ open? That’s for state weed czar to decide

Now that marijuana is legal in Delaware, residents itching to stroll into their neighborhood weed store to buy buds, hash, vape oil, or edibles better not hold their breath. None of the 30 retail outlets authorized under the new law can…

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Delaware, what can – and can’t – you do?

A man sat in his car at Sixth and Market streets in downtown Wilmington last week, casually puffing on a joint while the smell of marijuana wafted from his open driver’s side window. The guy was breaking the law even…

Delaware will legalize recreational marijuana

“I came to this decision because I believe we’ve spent far too much time focused on this issue, when Delawareans face more serious and pressing concerns every day,” Carney said in a statement. Marijuana legalization is coming to Delaware —…

Tick, tock: Clock starts for governor to make decision about legalizing weed in Delaware

In the coming days, Gov. John Carney will decide if he will once again veto a bill that would legalize marijuana or if he will allow it to become law in Delaware. A Carney spokeswoman confirmed Thursday the bill has…

Delaware lawmakers vote to legalize recreational marijuana. What will the governor do?

The Delaware Senate in a historic vote on Tuesday passed two pieces of legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana and allow dispensaries to grow and sell weed in the First State. The bills now head to the desk of Gov.…

Could this be the final time Delaware lawmakers vote on recreational weed?

Delaware Senate poised to pass recreational marijuana bills The Delaware Senate is expected to vote on both recreational marijuana bills Tuesday. It will be the biggest vote of the legislative session so far – and could set lawmakers up for…

Marijuana legalization passes the Delaware House, again

For the second time in less than a year, a bill to legalize marijuana in Delaware passed the House. It now heads to the Senate. “It’s like déjà vu with this bill,” said Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Newark, prime sponsor of…

Is marijuana legal in Delaware? What you need to know about the state’s efforts

This year, Delaware advocates and lawmakers came the closest they ever have to legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. But Gov. John Carney’s refusal to support recreational marijuana ultimately crushed the dream of legalization, landing the bill amongst the countless…