CNMI Cannabis Commission launches

With the publishing of the certification and adoption of proposed rules and regulations of the CNMI Cannabis Commission (Commission), the Commission announces the official launching of applications for the commercial Cannabis Licenses and noncommercial Homegrown Marijuana Registry.

The Commission officially adopted the proposed Cannabis rules and regulations during their meeting on June 23, 2020. The certification of the Cannabis rules and regulations was published into the Commonwealth Register Volume 42, Number 7 on July 28, 2020.  

The Commission will begin accepting commercial and noncommercial applications on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, marking the official opening of the Cannabis Industry within the Commonwealth.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:

Applicants applying in Saipan, Tinian and Rota can submit their completed Cannabis License application package or Homegrown Marijuana Registry application with official payment certification and receipt of payment at the following locations from Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM:

            Saipan Applicants:

                        Division of Permitting and Licensing

                        Commonwealth Casino Commission

                        Unit 13 and 14F Springs Plaza

                        Gualo Rai, Saipan

            Tinian Applicants:

                        Customer Service Intake Window

                        Department of Commerce – Tinian

                        San Jose Village, Tinian

            Rota Applicants:

                        Administrative Office

                        Department of Land and Natural Resources – Rota

                        Liyo, Songsong Village, Rota

CANNABIS LICENSE APPLICATION:

Dependent on the type of license issued by the Commission, a licensed cannabis business will be authorized to commercially cultivate, manufacture, store, distribute, allowing for onsite consumption, or sell marijuana to a person 21 years of age or older within the Commonwealth.

Currently, interested applicants can apply for the following commercial cannabis licenses: Marijuana Producer License (Class 1, 2, or 3), Marijuana Micro Producer License, Marijuana Wholesale License, Marijuana Retailer License, and Marijuana Lounge License (Class 1 or 2).

Applicants are expected to complete the Cannabis License application, provide all the necessary information required in the associated License Type Appendix, and pay the nonrefundable application fee prior to submitting their application package.

HOMEGROWN MARIJUANA REGISTRY APPLICATION:

With the official opening of the Homegrown Marijuana Registry, individuals who are 21 years of age or older are mandated by Commonwealth law to register for a Homegrown Marijuana Registry Card in order to produce, process, keep, or store homegrown marijuana at a household or cultivation site for noncommercial purposes.

The application fee is $75 per person and applicants must pay the fee prior to submitting the application. Registrants whose application has met all the necessary compliance requirements set forth in the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations will be issued a Homegrown Marijuana Registry card, which shall be renewable annually.

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE APPLICATIONS:

All applications and other resources are available to be downloaded on the CNMI Governor’s official website: https://governor.gov.mp/priorities/cannabis/

APPLICATION INQUIRY CONTACT:

All inquiries regarding the CNMI Cannabis Commission applications should be emailed to the following contacts:

            Saipan:            info@cnmicannabis.org

            Tinian:            cannabistinian@gmail.com

            Rota:                thomas.cnmicannabiscomm@gmail.com

###

Office of CNMI Governor and Lt. Governor
Search
Close this search box.

Empowering the Youth, Shaping the Future

Lieutenant Governor David M. Apatang, together with Delbert T. Pua, Special Assistant for the Office of Youth Affairs, recently proclaimed October 2024 as Youth Empowerment Month. The proclamation was made in the presence of members of the Legislature, Cabinet officials, and community partners, all united in their commitment to improving the lives of our youth.

Skip to content