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North Carolina
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 10,488,084
Land area (square miles): 48,618
Population density (people / sq mi): 215.7
Population. density ranking (1-50): 16
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 12,227,739
Population increase by 2030 (%): 14.23%
Program Structure
N/A
Licensing Information
N/A
North Dakota
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 762,062
Land area (square miles): 69,001
Population density (people / sq mi): 11.0
Population. density ranking (1-50): 48
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 606,566
Population increase by 2030 (%): -25.64%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Department of Health
Link to Statues
https://www.health.nd.gov/mm/state-laws-and-administrative-rules
Link to Regulations
https://www.legis.nd.gov/information/acdata/pdf/33-44-01.pdf
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
Compassion Center – manufacturer
Compassion Center – dispensary
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned): AllowedState Residency Requirement: TBD
Ohio
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 11,689,100
Land area (square miles): 40,861
Population density (people / sq mi): 286.1
Population. density ranking (1-50): 11
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 11,550,528
Population increase by 2030 (%): -1.20%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Medical Marijuana Control Program
https://www.medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/default
Link to Statues
https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA131-HB-523
Link to Regulations
Link (scroll down to 3796)
https://www.medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/rules
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
- Level I Cultivator
- Level II Cultivator Processor (standalone, vertically integrated facilities, and a plant-only processor)
- Dispensary
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned): Allowed
State Residency Requirement: TBD
Oklahoma
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 3,956,971
Land area (square miles): 68,595
Population density (people / sq mi): 57.7
Population. density ranking (1-50): 36
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 3,913,251
Population increase by 2030 (%): -1.12%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA)
Link to Statues
Ballot measure (passed 2018)
https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/omma/docs/sq_788_1.pdf
Statute, created OMMA (passed 2019)
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20ENR/hB/HB2612%20ENR.PDF
Link to Regulations
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
- Grower Processor Dispensary
- Commercial Transporter
- Waste Disposal
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned): Allowed
State Residency Requirement: TBD
Oregon
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 4,217,737
Land area (square miles): 95,988
Population density (people / sq mi): 43.9
Population. density ranking (1-50): 39
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 4,833,918
Population increase by 2030 (%): 12.75%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): REC MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Adult use: Liquor and Cannabis Commission
https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/Pages/default.aspx
Medical: Oregon Health Authority
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pages/index.aspx
Link to Statues
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors475B.html
Link to Regulations
Adult use: Division 25 and 26
https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayChapterRules.action?selectedChapter=146
Medical:
OAR 333-008: Medical Marijuana
OAR 333-064: Accreditation of Laboratories
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
- Production
- Processor
- Wholesale
- Retail
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned): Allowed
State Residency Requirement: TBD
Pennsylvania
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 12,801,989
Land area (square miles): 44,743
Population density (people / sq mi): 286.1
Population. density ranking (1-50): 10
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 12,768,184
Population increase by 2030 (%): -0.26%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Department of Health
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Medical%20Marijuana/Pages/Medical%20Marijuana.aspx
Link to Statues
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.cfm?yr=2016&sessInd=0&act=16
Link to Regulations
http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/028/partIXtoc.html&d=
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
Grower/processor
Dispensary
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned):
Allowed, but only 20% of grower/processors are allowed to hold dispensary permits (currently 5).
State Residency Requirement: TBD
Rhode Island
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 1,059,361
Land area (square miles): 1,034
Population density (people / sq mi): 1,024.7
Population. density ranking (1-50): 3
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 1,152,941
Population increase by 2030 (%): 8.12%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Department of Health
Department of Business Regulation
Link to Statues
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE21/21-28.6/INDEX.HTM
Link to Regulations
Health regulations
https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-20-10-3
Business regulations
https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/230-80-05-1
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
- Cultivator
- Cooperative Cultivation
- Compassion Center
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned): Allowed
State Residency Requirement: TBD
South Carolina
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 5,148,714
Land area (square miles): 30,061
Population density (people / sq mi): 171.3
Population. density ranking (1-50): 20
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 5,148,569
Population increase by 2030 (%): 0.00%
Program Structure
N/A
Licensing Information
N/A
South Dakota
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 884,659
Land area (square miles): 75,811
Population density (people / sq mi): 11.7
Population. density ranking (1-50): 47
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 800,462
Population increase by 2030 (%): -10.52%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Department of Health
Link to Statues
https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2078844
Link to Regulations
https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/40151
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
- Cultivation
- Manufacturing
- Dispensaries
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned): Allowed
State Residency Requirement: TBD
Tennessee
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 6,833,174
Land area (square miles): 41,235
Population density (people / sq mi): 165.7
Population. density ranking (1-50): 21
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 7,380,634
Population increase by 2030 (%): 7.42%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): Low-THC (noncommercial)
Primary Regulatory Body
N/A
Link to Statues
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/109/Bill/HB2144.pdf
Link to Regulations
N/A
Licensing Information
N/A
Texas
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 28,995,881
Land area (square miles): 261,232
Population density (people / sq mi): 111.0
Population. density ranking (1-50): 25
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 33,317,744
Population increase by 2030 (%): 12.97%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): Low-THC, AKA Compassionate Use (commercial)
Primary Regulatory Body
Compassionate Use: Department of Public Safety
Hemp: Department of Agriculture
https://www.texasagriculture.gov
Link to Statues
Compassionate Use:
2015 bill
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.487.htm
2019 expansion
Hemp: House Bill 1325
Link to Regulations
Compassionate use rules:
Texas Code
https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=37&pt=1&ch=12
Hemp rules:
https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=4&pt=1&ch=24
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
Compassionate Use: Dispensing Organization
Hemp: Hemp Processor
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned):
Compassionate Use: Mandatory
Hemp:Not specified
State Residency Requirement: TBD
Utah
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 3,205,958
Land area (square miles): 82,170
Population density (people / sq mi): 41
Population. density ranking (1-50): 25
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 3,485,367
Population increase by 2030 (%): 8.02%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Department of Health
https://medicalcannabis.utah.gov/
Department of Agriculture and Food
https://medicalcannabis.utah.gov/
Link to Statues
https://medicalcannabis.utah.gov/resources/utah-medical-cannabis-law/
Link to Regulations
Pharmacy rules
https://medicalcannabis.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/R380-401-2.pdf
https://medicalcannabis.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/R380-406.pdf
https://medicalcannabis.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/R380-407.pdf
Cultivation rules
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title4/Chapter41A/4-41a.html
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
- Cultivation Facility
- Processing Facility
- Medical Cannabis Pharmacy Medical Cannabis Courier
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned): Allowed after review
Applicant must “demonstrate that a decrease in costs to patients is more likely to result from the
applicant’s vertical integration than from a more competitive marketplace”
https://le.utah.gov/~2020/bills/hbillenr/HB0425.pdf
State Residency Requirement: TBD
Vermont
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 623,989
Land area (square miles): 9,217
Population density (people / sq mi): 67.7
Population. density ranking (1-50): 32
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 711,867
Population increase by 2030 (%): 12.34%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): REC MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Cannabis Control Board
Link to Statues
Medical law
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/07/033
2017 expansion (Act 65)
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2018/Docs/ACTS/ACT065/ACT065%20As%20Enacted.pdf
Adult use law
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/ACTS/ACT164/ACT164%20As%20Enacted.pdf
Link to Rules
Medical Rules:
https://ccb.vermont.gov/sites/ccb/files/2022-04/Rule%203%20-%20Medical%20Cannabis.pdf
Adult-Use: No retail sales until october 2022
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
Medical:
Dispensary (license allows for cultivation, processing, and 2 retail locations)
Adult use:
Integrated license (grandfathering in medical dispensaries) Cultivator / Small Cultivator Wholesaler Product Manufacturer Retailer
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned):
Medical: Mandatory
Adult use: Automatic for Integrated License Allowed for others
State Residency Requirement: TBD
Virginia
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 8,535,519
Land area (square miles):39,490
Population density (people / sq mi): 216.1
Population. density ranking (1-50): 15
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 9,825,019
Population increase by 2030 (%): 13.12%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): REC MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Medical: Board of Pharmacy
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/pharmacy/
Adult: Cannabis Control Authority
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/pharmacy/PharmaceuticalProcessing/
Link to Statues
Medical:
2020 bill Current Pharm Processor statutes
The Pharmacy Act and The Drug Control Act with related statutes, 7/1/2021
Cannabis Control Act:
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title4.1/subtitleII/
Adult: SB 1406
https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?212+ful+SB1406
Link to regulations
Medical:
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/pharmacy/PharmaceuticalProcessing/Laws.htm
Adult: Pending
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
Medical:
Pharmaceutical Processor (gives 1 production location and 6 dispensaries)
Adult:
Cultivator Manufacturer Wholesaler Retailer
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned):
Medical: Mandatory
Adult: Allowed only for “small businesses” (yet to be defined) and existing medical marijuana or hemp businesses. Requires payment of $1)
State Residency Requirement: TBD
Washington
State Information
Population (2019 estimate):7,614,893
Land area (square miles):66,456
Population density (people / sq mi): 114.6
Population. density ranking (1-50): 23
Population in 2030 (CDC projection): 8,624,801
Population increase by 2030 (%): 11.71%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): REC MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Liquor and Cannabis Board – Licensing and regulation of all marijuana production, processing and sales
Department of Agriculture – Pesticides, fertilizers, marijuana-infused edibles processors, industrial hemp
Department of Revenue – Taxes, recordkeeping practices
Department of Health – Medical marijuana program and marijuana prevention and education program
Link to Statues
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=69.50
Link to regulations
Adult use:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=314-55
Medical use:
Chapter 246-71 WAC – Authorization database
Chapter 246-72 WAC – Certified medical marijuana consultant
Chapter 246-70 WAC – Compliant products
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
Producer Processor Retailer
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned):
Producer Processor RetailerBanned (producers & processors both banned from having retail licenses)
State Residency Requirement: TBD
West Virginia
State Information
Population (2019 estimate): 1,792,147
Land area (square miles): 24,038
Population density (people / sq mi): 74.6
Population. density ranking (1-50): 30
Population in 2030 (CDC projection):1,719,959
Population increase by 2030 (%): -4.20%
Program Structure
Program type (REC, MED, Low-THC, NONE): REC MED
Primary Regulatory Body
Department of Health and Human Services
https://dhhr.wv.gov/bph/Pages/Medical-Cannabis-Program.aspx
Link to Statues
http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/code.cfm?chap=16A&art=1#01
Link to regulations
64-109 – General Provisions
64-110 – Growers/Processors
64-111 – Laboratories
64-112 – Dispensaries
64-113 – Safe Harbor Letter
https://dhhr.wv.gov/bph/Pages/Medical-Cannabis-Program.aspx
Licensing Information
Core license types (no labs or transporters)
Grower Processor Dispensary
Vertical integration? (Mandatory, Allowed, Banned): Allowed
State Residency Requirement: TBD