Bill > HB271

This bill amends Title 4 of the Delaware Code concerning spacing requirements for marijuana establishments, specifically clarifying that these spacing rules, which mandate a minimum distance between licensed businesses to address community and public safety concerns, only apply to retail marijuana establishments, meaning places where consumers can purchase marijuana products. The bill clarifies that these spacing requirements do not apply to upstream, non-retail operations like cultivation facilities, manufacturing plants, or testing laboratories, aligning the marijuana regulations with Delaware's existing liquor control laws that only restrict retail outlets and allow for co-location of producers and wholesalers. This change aims to reduce unnecessary development costs and avoid duplicative zoning without lessening regulatory oversight.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142785