The Delaware Marijuana industry is at a turning point after Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin announced that license holders may now apply to transfer their permits between the state's three counties. This change opens the door for many Delaware Marijuana entrepreneurs to relocate from highly restricted areas, such as parts of Sussex County, to places like Kent and New Castle counties where opportunities may be greater.
Previously, under former commissioner Rob Coupe, each marijuana license was tied to a single county. This rule was designed to ensure fair access but has inadvertently restricted growth. By easing that rule, Sanderlin hopes to give Delaware Marijuana businesses the flexibility to find sites that are financially viable and compliant with local zoning. He noted that as a former cannabis executive himself, he understands the challenges faced by small operators in the Delaware Marijuana market.
This move comes amid a heated policy debate. Last month Governor Matt Meyer vetoed Senate Bill 75, which would have curtailed local zoning authority over cannabis shops. The veto left many Delaware Marijuana licensees frustrated because strict buffers and conditional use requirements still limit where stores can open, especially in Sussex County, which currently enforces a three-mile buffer around sensitive locations such as schools and treatment centers. New Castle's buffer is 1,000 feet and Kent has none, though retail businesses must be in commercial zones.
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