Legislation Introduced in Delaware to Add Clarity to Background Check Requirements for Recreational Marijuana License
April 3, 2025/
Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation– House Bill 110–to address the FBI鈥檚 denial of the state鈥檚 request for a service code needed for fingerprint-based background checks in the adult-use marijuana market. The FBI cited the lack of explicit statutory language specifying who must undergo these checks. Sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski and Sen. Trey Paradee, HB 110 updates Delaware鈥檚 laws to meet federal requirements by clearly identifying individuals required to undergo background checks, including employees, license holders, and board members of marijuana businesses.
Statement from Rep. Osienski:
鈥淚 know this is a disappointing setback, especially for the entrepreneurs who have invested so much and the consumers who have been anxiously waiting for legal access. But I鈥檓 optimistic that this bill will provide the necessary fix to get Delaware鈥檚 adult-use cannabis market back on track. I鈥檓 committed to getting this bill through the legislative process as quickly as possible so we can finally get this industry up and running.”