Joshua Sanderlin was officially sworn in as Delaware’s new Marijuana Commissioner, marking a key step forward in the implementation of the state’s adult-use marijuana program. Sanderlin will lead the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC), the regulatory agency overseeing the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, which took effect on July 5, 2023. The office is responsible for regulating both adult-use and …
WILMINGTON — Building on its recent vote to regulate where marijuana businesses can operate in the city, Wilmington City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging the Delaware General Assembly to authorize a local excise tax of up to 3% on recreational marijuana sales. The move follows Council’s earlier passage of Ordinance 25-013, which amended Chapter 48 of the City Code …
The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) announced it has received a fingerprint service code from the FBI, allowing selected applicants in Delaware’s marijuana program to begin undergoing fingerprint-based criminal background checks. The development follows an earlier setback in April 2025, when the FBI denied Delaware’s request for a fingerprint code due to insufficient clarity in the state’s authorizing statute. …
WILMINGTON– In a significant move to regulate recreational marijuana businesses, Wilmington City Council has passed Ordinance 25-013, which amends Chapter 48 of the City Code to permit and regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and retail sale of marijuana within specific zoning districts in the city. The ordinance is designed to provide a structured framework for the operation of marijuana establishments …
The New Castle County Council Finance Committee is asking the Delaware General Assembly to authorize a local tax on recreational marijuana sales, citing the need to support public safety and community workforce programs. In a discussion during Tuesday’s finance committee meeting, councilmembers reviewed Resolution 25-070, which calls on state legislators to allow the county to impose a local tax of …
On Monday, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of attorney and government regulations expert Joshua Sanderlin to serve as Delaware’s next Marijuana Commissioner. Sanderlin brings over 15 years of experience advising businesses and policymakers on regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on shaping state-level cannabis laws and markets. His nomination will now require confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. RELATED: …
