Marijuana State Status: Your Guide to When & How to Apply for a Marijuana License
States with Current/ Upcoming Marijuana Application Opportunities
Interested in obtaining a marijuana business license? Read on for more information on marijuana state laws and available opportunities to secure Cultivation, Processing and/or Dispensary Licenses in 2020-2021
Arizona Marijuana Business Licenses – The state of Arizona legalized medical cannabis in 2010, through a Ballot, Proposition 203, which provided a legal way for qualifying patients in the state to access and utilize medical cannabis as a form of treatment for their ailment. Access to medical cannabis is through state licensed businesses can grow, manufacture and sell medical cannabis. In addition to the Medical Marijuana program, Arizona could legalize Adult Use November 2020.
Arizona will be accepting Marijuana Business License applications in the future. Sara and her team are actively working with clients on securing Arizona marijuana licenses. Sara has a track record of success with clients in Arizona.
Arkasas Marijuana Business Licenses – The state of Arkansas legalized medical cannabis on November 8, 2016, through a Ballot, Issue 6, which provided a legal way for qualifying patients in the state to obtain, use and possess medical cannabis with a physician’s written certification for the treatment of a state qualifying condition. Access to medical cannabis is through state licensed businesses that are allowed to grow, manufacture, process, transport and sell medical cannabis.
Arkansas is currently accepting Marijuana Transportation and Processor Business license applications. Contact us to learn more about Marijuana Business Licensing in Arkansas.
California Marijuana Business Licenses – The state of California legalized both adult-use and medical cannabis. Persons 21 years and older may purchase and possess cannabis, while registered patients have access to medical cannabis. Access to cannabis is through state licensed businesses that can grow, manufacture and sell cannabis.
California is currently accepting Marijuana Business Licenses applications in many municipalities. To obtain a California Marijuana business licensees applicants will have to be approved by both the City and State. Sara and her team have worked with many clients on securing both State and Local Municipality marijuana licenses for clients in California. Sara has a track record of success with clients in California.
Georgia Marijuana Business Licenses – The state of Georgia legalized low-THC, high-CBD medical cannabis in 2015, through a Legislative bill, House Bill 1, but failed to provide a dispensing system for access. In 2019, Georgia passed House Bill 324, which provided a legal way for qualifying patients in the state to access and utilize low-THC, high-CBD medical cannabis as a form of treatment for their ailment. Access to medical cannabis is through state licensed businesses that can grow, manufacture and sell low-THC, high-CBD medical cannabis.
Georgia is currently accepting Marijuana Business Licenses applications. Sara and her team are actively working with clients on securing Georgia marijuana licenses.
Maine Marijuana Business Licenses – The state of Maine legalized both adult-use and medical cannabis. Access to cannabis is through state licensed businesses that are allowed to grow, manufacture and sell cannabis. Maine legalized medical cannabis in 1999, through a ballot, Question 2, which provided a legal way for qualifying patients in the state to access and utilize medical cannabis as a form of treatment for their ailment. In 2016, Maine legalized medical cannabis through a ballot, Question 1, which provided a legal system and access to cannabis for persons 21 years and older. And, in 2019 – Maine begins accepting applications for adult-use cannabis businesses.
Maine is currently accepting Marijuana Business Licenses applications. Contact us to learn more about Marijuana Businesses Licensing in Maine.
Massachusetts Marijuana Business Licenses – The state of Massachusetts legalized both adult-use and medical cannabis. Access to cannabis is through state licensed businesses that are allowed to grow, manufacture and sell cannabis.
Massachusetts legalized medical cannabis in 2012, through a ballot, Question 3, which provided a legal way for qualifying patients in the state to access and utilize medical cannabis as a form of treatment for their ailment. In 2016, Massachusetts legalized medical cannabis through a ballot, Question 4, which provided a legal system and access to cannabis for persons 21 years and older.
Massachusetts is currently accepting Marijuana Business Licenses applications. Contact us to learn more about Marijuana Businesses Licensing in Massachusetts.
Montana Marijuana Business Licenses – Medical marijuana is legal in the state of Montana, registered patients may access medical marijuana through licensed medical marijuana businesses that are allowed to grow, process/manufacture and/or dispense medical marijuana. On November 3rd, 2020, Montana voted to pass Initiative 190 (I-190) and Constitutional Initiative 118 (CI-118) to legalize adult-use/recreational marijuana in Montana.
Montana is currently accepting Marijuana Business Licenses applications. Contact us to learn more about Marijuana Businesses Licensing in Montana.
Mississippi Marijuana Business Licenses – Medical marijuana is legal in the state of Mississippi, registered patients may access medical marijuana through licensed medical marijuana businesses that are allowed to grow, process/manufacture and/or dispense medical marijuana. On November 3rd, 2020, Mississippi voted to pass Initiative 65, which allow for the establishment of a medical marijuana program in Mississippi for qualifying patients to access medical marijuana through state licensed businesses.
Mississippi will be finalizing rules and regulations for the state’s medical marijuana program by July 2021, and will begin issuing Treatment Center Licenses by August 2021. Contact us to learn more about Marijuana Businesses Licensing in Mississippi.
Michigan Marijuana Business Licenses – The state of Michigan legalized both adult-use and medical cannabis. Access to cannabis is through state licensed businesses that can grow, manufacture and sell cannabis.
Michigan legalized medical cannabis in 2008, through a ballot, Proposal 1, which provided a legal way for qualifying patients in the state to access and utilize medical cannabis as a form of treatment for their ailment. In 2018, Michigan legalized medical cannabis through a ballot, Initiated Law 1 of 2018, which provided a legal system and access to cannabis for persons 21 years and older.
Michigan is currently accepting Marijuana Business Licenses applications. To obtain a Michigan Marijuana business licensees applicants will have to be approved by both the City and State. Sara and her team are actively working with clients on securing Michigan marijuana licenses. Sara has a track record of success with clients in Michigan.
New Jersey Marijuana Business Licenses – Medical and adult-use marijuana is now legal in New Jersey, registered patients may possess, use, and purchase medical marijuana from state licensed businesses. On November 3, 2020, New Jersey voters voted to legalize adult-use/recreational marijuana. State licensed businesses are allowed to cultivate, manufacture and dispense marijuana.
New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission will determine the maximum number of licenses for each license class based on market demand by June 2021. Contact us to learn more about Marijuana Businesses Licensing in Mississippi.
New Mexico Marijuana Business Licenses – The state of New Mexico legalized medical cannabis in 2007, through a Legislative bill, Senate Bill 523, which provided a legal way for qualifying patients in the state to access and utilize medical cannabis as a form of treatment for their ailment. Access to medical cannabis is through state-licensed businesses that can grow, manufacture and sell medical cannabis.
New Mexico is currently accepting Marijuana Manufacturing Business License applications. Contact us to learn more about Marijuana Business Licensing in New Mexico.
Oklahoma Marijuana Business Licenses – The state of Oklahoma legalized medical cannabis in 2018, through a Ballot Measure, Oklahoma State Question 788, which provided a legal way for qualifying patients in the state to access and utilize medical cannabis as a form of treatment for their ailment. Access to medical cannabis is through state-licensed businesses that can grow, manufacture and sell medical cannabis.
Oklahoma is currently accepting Marijuana Business License applications. Contact us to learn more about Marijuana Businesses Licensing in Oklahoma.
Utah Marijuana Business Licenses – The state of Utah legalized medical cannabis in 2018, through a Legislative bill, House Bill 3001, which provided a legal way for qualifying patients in the state to access and utilize medical cannabis as a form of treatment for their ailment. Access to medical cannabis is through state-licensed businesses that can grow, manufacture and sell medical cannabis.
Utah is currently accepting Marijuana Business License applications. Contact us to learn more about Marijuana Businesses Licensing in Utah.
States with Pending Marijuana Legislation / Opportunities
2021 will be a big year for Marijuana. There are many states with pending legislation that could allow for cannabis business licensing opportunities, many of which are ballot initiatives.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Idaho
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Mexico
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Rhode Island
- Nebraska
- South Dakota
If you are interested in securing a cannabis license to cultivate, manufacture, and or dispense marijuana in one of the states listed above, we recommend starting your business plan, financial projections and building your team now. Most of our clients that have seen success in competitive cannabis limited license processes worked on their Request for Proposal or Request for Application for 8-12 months.
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