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Governor signs background check bill for marijuana industry
On April 24, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 110 into law, marking a key milestone for the state's recreational cannabis industry. The new legislation introduces clearer rules for conducting background checks and fingerprinting for individuals applying for cannabis-related licenses or working within the industry. This was a crucial step after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raised concerns about the original bill that legalized adult-use marijuana in Delaware.
The FBI had flagged the original legislation due to its vague provisions regarding access to criminal history information and the procedures for vetting applicants. Without compliance with federal standards, Delaware risked being denied access to national criminal databases, which are essential for conducting thorough background checks.
House Bill 110, introduced by Representative Ed Osienski, D-Newark, addresses those federal concerns by updating Delaware's licensing procedures and clarifying the conditions under which an applicant can be approved or denied based on their criminal background. With this adjustment, Delaware now meets FBI requirements and can move forward with launching its cannabis industry.
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