Overview

• The application period runs until the end of August, with the first licenses issued through a lottery in October.
• The state plans to issue 48 dispensary licenses across 11 regions, with each region receiving at least four licenses.
• Doctors and nurses can also begin applying to certify patients for medical marijuana use.
• Patients with qualifying conditions can apply for medical marijuana cards starting January 1, 2025.
• The program aims to ensure fair, transparent, and customer-oriented licensing.