In California, you get a cannabis delivery license by completing the Cannabis Retailer License Application (Form DCC-LIC-006, Rev. 3/22) and choosing either the Retailer – Non-Storefront (Type 9) license, which sells only by delivery, or the Retailer (Type 10) license, which sells in a storefront and by delivery. You file it with the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) through its online licensing portal, and you must attach a completed Delivery Procedures form (DCC-LIC-020, Amended 9/21).
This form decides whether you can legally drive cannabis to a customer’s door. One wrong box, one missing owner, or one skipped attachment can stall your application for weeks or trigger a denial. The DCC reports that incomplete owner disclosures and missing local approval are among the top reasons applications get held, and a held application means no revenue while you wait.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 📋 How to pick the right license type so you do not pay for the wrong one
- 🚚 How to fill out every box on the retailer application and the delivery form
- 💵 The exact application fee, license fee tiers, and how to pay them
- 🧾 The eight documents you must gather before you open the portal
- ⚠️ The most common mistakes that get delivery applications rejected
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
The Cannabis Retailer License Application (DCC-LIC-006) is the state form that lets a business sell cannabis goods to customers in California, including by delivery. The DCC is the single state agency that receives, reviews, and approves it. The form exists because the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) requires a state license before any commercial cannabis activity, and delivery counts as retail activity.
You must file this form if you plan to deliver cannabis to customers anywhere in California. A delivery-only business files for the Type 9 (Retailer Non-Storefront) license, which keeps a licensed premises that is closed to the public and sells only by delivery. A storefront shop that also wants to deliver files for the Type 10 (Retailer) license. Microbusinesses that plan to deliver must also complete the Delivery Procedures form, even though they apply through a separate microbusiness application.
The deadline is simple: you cannot deliver one gram until your license is issued. There is no fixed filing date, but operating without a license is unlicensed commercial cannabis activity, which can bring civil penalties of up to three times the license fee per violation under Business and Professions Code section 26038. The agency that enforces this is the DCC, and it works with local police and code enforcement to shut down unlicensed delivery operations.
Think of the form as a chain. The purpose is a license, the agency is the DCC, the law is MAUCRSA, the trigger is your intent to deliver, and the penalty is steep fines and seizure if you skip it. Each link depends on the one before it, so getting the form right protects every part of your business.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gather everything below before you open the portal. The licensing system lets you save progress, but missing items are the number one cause of delay, and the DCC will email you a deadline to fix gaps. Walking in prepared can cut weeks off your wait.
- Local approval or permit. Most cities and counties require a local cannabis permit first, and the DCC cannot issue a state license without proof your location allows delivery; missing it stops the application cold.
- Federal EIN (or SSN/ITIN for sole proprietors). This is your tax ID, and the DCC cross-checks it; a wrong number triggers a processing hold.
- Seller’s Permit number from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), because cannabis retailers collect tax; without it you must attest you are applying for one.
- Business formation documents filed with the California Secretary of State, such as articles of organization or incorporation, to prove your legal structure exists.
- Evidence of legal right to occupy the premises, like a lease or deed, since the DCC must confirm you control the address you list.
- Premises diagram (Premises Diagram Form) drawn to scale, because the state must see the layout of your licensed location.
- Proof of a $5,000 surety bond payable to the State of California, which covers the cost of destroying cannabis if the state must act.
- Owner details for every owner, including full name, date and place of birth, SSN, government ID number, and ownership percentage, because each owner must be disclosed and submit a separate Owner Submittal form.
- CEQA compliance or exemption evidence, since the California Environmental Quality Act applies to many cannabis premises.
- Vehicle and driver details for the Delivery Procedures form, including each vehicle’s VIN, plate, and each driver’s license number.
If any item is missing when you submit, the DCC pauses review and emails you. Slow replies stretch your timeline, so collect all of it first.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
You file the delivery license application online through the DCC’s licensing portal. The blank form is also posted as a PDF so you can preview every field before you start, but you submit through the system, not by mailing the PDF. The current version is DCC-LIC-006 (Rev. 3/22), and you should confirm that revision date in the form’s footer so you know you have the latest version.
To start, go to the DCC website and create a licensing system account. The DCC runs two systems, so use the one that matches your license type; retailer and non-storefront delivery applicants use the main commercial licensing system, while cultivation uses a separate one. Save your username and password, because you will log back in many times as you upload documents and answer agency emails.
Once your account is live, you open a new retailer application, choose your license type, and fill in the fields screen by screen. The system saves your progress, so you can stop and return. When every required field is complete and every document is uploaded, you sign and submit.
A nuance many filers miss: each owner must create their own individual profile and submit an Owner Submittal form before the business application can be finished. If an owner delays, your whole application waits. Start owner profiles early so they do not become the bottleneck.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form DCC-LIC-006 Line by Line
The form is built in lettered sections from A through I, plus the affirmation and consent block. Below is each section in the exact order it appears on the form. Sample entries are shown in italics so you can tell them apart from instructions.
Item 1: License Type Designation (A-license or M-license)
This box asks whether you will sell to adults 21 and over (Adult-Use, the A-license) or to medical patients (Medicinal, the M-license). Check all that apply, because you can hold both. For example, Green Route Delivery LLC checks both Adult-Use (A-license) and Medicinal (M-license) so it can serve recreational buyers and registered patients.
A common edge case is a delivery business that wants to start adult-use only and add medicinal later; you can check only A now and amend the license afterward. The most common mistake here is checking neither box, which makes the application incomplete and bounces it back for correction. A frequent misconception is that the A-license also covers medical sales, but each designation is separate, and serving patients without the M-license violates your license terms.
Item 2: License Type (Type 9 or Type 10)
This is the heart of a delivery application: you check one license type. Choose Retailer – Non-Storefront (Type 9) if you will sell only by delivery from a premises closed to the public, or Retailer (Type 10) if you will run a storefront that also delivers. For example, Maria Lopez, who runs a delivery-only brand from a warehouse, checks Retailer – Non-Storefront (Type 9).
The nuance is location-based: a Type 9 premises still must be a real, licensed address, just not open to walk-in customers. The most common mistake is a delivery-only operator checking Type 10, which forces storefront rules they cannot meet and invites a denial. A widespread misconception is that delivery has its own standalone license; in California, delivery rides on a retailer license, so there is no separate “delivery license” box.
Item 3: Business Organizational Structure
This field asks how your business is legally formed. Check one: Sole Proprietorship, Limited Liability Company, General Partnership, Corporation (or foreign corporation), Limited Partnership, or Limited Liability Partnership. For example, Green Route Delivery LLC checks Limited Liability Company.
The nuance is that your choice must match your Secretary of State filings exactly, since the DCC compares them. The most common mistake is checking “Sole Proprietorship” while actually operating under an LLC name, which creates a mismatch that holds the file. A common misconception is that the structure here is informal; it must match your formal registration, or the state will ask you to refile your formation documents.
Item 4: Name and Doing Business As (DBA)
This box asks for your legal name and any trade name. A sole proprietor enters first and last name; all other structures enter the legal business name, then the DBA if you use one. For example, the legal name is Green Route Delivery LLC and the DBA is GreenRoute.
The nuance is that your DBA must be backed by a filed fictitious business name statement; you list those later in Section G. The most common mistake is entering a marketing name in the legal name box, which fails the cross-check with state records. A misconception is that the DBA is optional branding only; it is a regulated name, and delivering under an unlisted DBA can be a compliance violation.
Item 5: Business Premises and Mailing Address
This field asks for the physical address of your licensed premises, plus a mailing address if it differs. Enter the street, city, state, and zip for each. For example, Maria Lopez enters her warehouse at 1420 Industrial Way, Sacramento, CA 95820 as the premises.
The nuance is that a Type 9 delivery premises must sit in a city or county that allows non-storefront retail, even though customers never visit. The most common mistake is listing a home address as the premises, which usually fails local zoning and kills the application. A misconception is that delivery drivers can dispatch from anywhere; all goods must come from and return to this one licensed premises.
Item 6: Business Website, Email, and Phone
This box collects your public contact details: website, business email, and business phone number. Enter each one as customers and the DCC will see them. For example, GreenRoute enters www.greenroute.com, hello@greenroute.com, and (916) 555-0147.
The nuance is that the email you list receives official DCC notices, so use one you check daily. The most common mistake is listing a personal email that no one monitors, causing you to miss a deficiency notice and blow a response deadline. A misconception is that the website is optional; while a delivery brand may not need a storefront, an online ordering presence is expected and should be listed if you have one.
Item 7: Tax Identification Number
This field asks for your federal tax ID. Enter your business’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), or your SSN or ITIN if you are a sole proprietor. For example, Green Route Delivery LLC enters its FEIN as 87-1234567.
The nuance is that the number must match IRS and state records tied to your legal name. The most common mistake is transposing digits, which triggers an identity-verification hold. A misconception is that a sole proprietor needs an EIN; a sole proprietor may use an SSN or ITIN, though an EIN is still recommended for privacy.
Item 8: Primary Contact / Designated Responsible Party (Section B)
This section names the one person the DCC will talk to about your application. Enter their name, title, phone, and email. For example, Green Route lists Maria Lopez, Owner, (916) 555-0147, maria@greenroute.com.
The nuance is that the DCC will discuss the file only with this person or a listed owner, so pick someone reachable. The most common mistake is naming a consultant who later disappears, leaving no one authorized to respond. A misconception is that anyone at the company can call in; the agency limits contact to this named party for privacy and security.
Items 9–11: Declarations (Section C)
These yes/no declarations cover sensitive premises facts. Item 9 asks if the premises is within a 600-foot radius of a school (K-12), day care, or youth center. Item 10 asks if you are a federally recognized tribe or sovereign entity. Item 11 asks if you have CEQA compliance or exemption evidence. For example, Maria Lopez checks No on Item 9, No on Item 10, and Yes on Item 11.
The nuance is that a “Yes” on Item 9 means you must attach proof of local approval allowing the location despite the buffer. The most common mistake is answering “No” to the school question when a day care sits nearby, which is a misrepresentation. A misconception is that delivery-only premises escape the buffer rule; the buffer applies to the licensed premises regardless of foot traffic.
Item 12: Seller’s Permit Number
This field asks for your CDTFA Seller’s Permit number, or an attestation that you are applying for one. Enter the permit number if you have it. For example, Green Route enters SR KH 123-456789.
The nuance is that you can submit with an attestation, but you must obtain the permit before you operate. The most common mistake is leaving it blank with no attestation, which makes the section incomplete. A misconception is that delivery sales are tax-free; cannabis delivery is fully taxable, and the permit is mandatory.
Items 13–15: Employees and Labor Peace (Section C)
These items report your workforce. Item 13 asks the number of employees (not counting owners) and your State Employment Identification Number (SEIN) if you have more than one. Item 14 covers the labor peace agreement required at 20 or more non-supervisory employees. Item 15 asks you to attest to Cal-OSHA 30-hour training for one supervisor and one employee. For example, Green Route enters 6 employees, checks the small-employer labor peace box, and attests Yes to the Cal-OSHA training.
The nuance is that even under 20 employees you must give a notarized statement promising a labor peace agreement within 60 days of your 20th hire. The most common mistake is ignoring the labor peace requirement, which is grounds for denial. A misconception is that delivery drivers do not count; drivers are non-supervisory employees and count toward the threshold.
Item 16: List of Owners (Section D)
This section lists every owner, defined as anyone with 20% or more aggregate interest, the CEO, a nonprofit board member, or anyone directing or controlling the business. For each, enter name, email, ownership %, title, mailing address, SSN, date and place of birth, and government ID number. For example, Maria Lopez is listed at 100% ownership, Owner/CEO, with her SSN and DOB 03/14/1985, Sacramento, CA.
The nuance is that each owner must also file a separate Owner Submittal form and complete a background check. The most common mistake is hiding a minority owner or investor who meets the 20% rule, which is a serious misrepresentation that can revoke a license. A misconception is that silent partners need not be listed; control or 20% interest, not visibility, decides ownership.
Items 17–19: Financial Interest Holders (Sections E and F)
These sections disclose people and entities with a financial stake who are not owners. Item 17 (Section E) lists entity financial interest holders with name, structure, phone, and email. Items 18–19 (Section F) list non-owner individuals and businesses with a financial interest. For example, Green Route lists a lender, Capital Bridge LLC, as an entity financial interest holder.
The nuance is that a “financial interest” under Business and Professions Code section 26001 includes profit-sharing and many loans, not just equity. The most common mistake is omitting a revenue-sharing partner, which the DCC treats as a hidden interest. A misconception is that only equity counts; agreed shares of profit also make someone a financial interest holder.
Section G: Fictitious Business Names
This section lists each DBA you operate under, tied to a filed fictitious business name statement. Enter the business name and the name of the primary contact. For example, GreenRoute is listed here to match the DBA in Item 4.
The nuance is that every DBA you deliver under must appear here and have a county filing. The most common mistake is listing a DBA in Item 4 but forgetting to record it in Section G, creating an internal mismatch. A misconception is that one DBA filing covers all counties; you may need filings where you operate.
Section H: Licensing Fee Determination
This section sets your license fee by your expected gross revenue for the 12-month license period, under Regulations section 15014. Check the tier that matches your projected revenue. For example, Maria Lopez expects $480,000 in year one and checks Less than or equal to $500,000 ($2,500).
The nuance is that this is your estimate, and the fee scales sharply, from $2,500 up to $96,000 for the largest operators. The most common mistake is lowballing revenue to pay a smaller fee, which can lead to fee adjustments and compliance scrutiny. A misconception is that the tier is locked; you select based on a good-faith estimate and the fee can change at renewal.
Section I: Required Attachments and License History
This section lists documents you must upload and asks about prior license discipline. Required attachments include evidence of legal right to occupy the premises, the Premises Diagram Form, foreign corporation qualification (if applicable), local compliance evidence, a sovereign immunity waiver (if applicable), CEQA evidence, labor peace documents, and proof of the $5,000 surety bond. You also disclose any prior denied, suspended, or revoked license with the type, authority, and date. For example, Green Route uploads its lease, a scaled premises diagram, CEQA exemption, and bond, and answers that it has no prior license discipline.
The nuance is that delivery applicants must also attach the completed Delivery Procedures form (DCC-LIC-020). The most common mistake is uploading a premises diagram that is not to scale, which the DCC rejects. A misconception is that a denial in another state need not be disclosed; you must report discipline from any state cannabis authority.
Affirmation and Consent (Signature Block)
This final block is your sworn signature under penalty of perjury that everything is complete, true, and accurate. Enter your printed name, sign, and date. For example, Maria Lopez signs, prints Maria Lopez, and dates 06/02/2026.
The nuance is that signing certifies every section, including owner and financial disclosures, so review them first. The most common mistake is signing before all owners’ profiles are done, leaving the file incomplete despite the signature. A misconception is that small errors are harmless; the form states a misrepresentation of fact is cause for rejection, denial, or revocation.
The Delivery Procedures Form (DCC-LIC-020)
Every delivery applicant must complete this attached form, which has 16 numbered prompts plus a business name, primary contact, and signature. You describe your delivery operation in detail: Item 1 lists each vehicle’s year, make, model, color, VIN, plate, and whether it has an alarm; Item 2 lists each driver’s full name, date of birth, and driver’s license number; and Items 3 through 16 describe training, order intake, order prep, in-vehicle storage and quantity limits, pre-departure checks, GPS tracking, communication, route guidance, break and stop policies, mid-route orders, the delivery request receipt, the hand-off to the customer, the return to the premises, and your audit method. For example, Green Route lists a 2022 Toyota Corolla, white, VIN 1NXBR…, plate 8ABC123, alarm: yes and driver Carlos Mendez, DOB 07/22/1990.
The nuance is that California caps the value of cannabis goods a driver may carry at any one time, so your Item 6 answer must reflect a real, lawful inventory limit. The most common mistake is writing vague, one-line answers; the DCC wants detailed procedures and will ask for more. A misconception is that this form is a formality; it is a binding description of how you must actually run deliveries, and operating differently is a violation.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Below are three common delivery applicants walked through the key sections. Each table uses the form’s own section names.
Scenario 1: Maria Lopez, a solo delivery-only startup (Type 9)
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Item 1 – License Designation | Adult-Use (A-license) checked |
| Item 2 – License Type | Retailer – Non-Storefront (Type 9) |
| Item 3 – Structure | Limited Liability Company |
| Item 4 – Name / DBA | Green Route Delivery LLC / GreenRoute |
| Item 5 – Premises | 1420 Industrial Way, Sacramento, CA 95820 |
| Item 7 – Tax ID | FEIN 87-1234567 |
| Item 16 – Owners | Maria Lopez, 100%, Owner/CEO |
| Section H – Fee Tier | Less than or equal to $500,000 ($2,500) |
| DCC-LIC-020 Item 1 – Vehicle | 2022 Toyota Corolla, white, alarm: yes |
Scenario 2: Carlos Mendez, a storefront adding delivery (Type 10)
| Form Section | What Carlos Enters |
|---|---|
| Item 1 – License Designation | Adult-Use and Medicinal both checked |
| Item 2 – License Type | Retailer (Type 10) |
| Item 3 – Structure | Corporation |
| Item 4 – Name / DBA | Mendez Wellness Inc. / Bay Buds |
| Item 5 – Premises | 55 Mission St, Oakland, CA 94607 |
| Item 13 – Employees | 14 employees, SEIN provided |
| Item 16 – Owners | Carlos Mendez 60%, Ana Reyes 40% |
| Section H – Fee Tier | More than $1.5M and ≤ $2M ($14,500) |
| DCC-LIC-020 Item 2 – Drivers | 3 drivers listed with DOB and DL # |
Scenario 3: Aisha Khan, a multi-member LLC with investors (Type 9)
| Form Section | What Aisha Enters |
|---|---|
| Item 2 – License Type | Retailer – Non-Storefront (Type 9) |
| Item 3 – Structure | Limited Liability Company |
| Item 4 – Name / DBA | Khan Logistics LLC / SwiftLeaf |
| Item 12 – Seller’s Permit | Attests Yes, applying for one |
| Item 14 – Labor Peace | 25 employees, signed labor peace attached |
| Item 16 – Owners | Aisha Khan 50%, Omar Khan 30%, Lena Park 20% |
| Section F – Financial Interest | Capital Bridge LLC, lender |
| Section I – Attachments | Lease, diagram, $5,000 bond, DCC-LIC-020 |
| Affirmation | Signed Aisha Khan, 06/02/2026 |
How to File the Completed Form
California processes delivery license applications through the DCC’s online licensing portal; there is no standard mail or fax channel for submitting the application itself. You complete every field, upload all attachments, sign electronically, and submit through the system.
- Online portal (primary channel). Submit at the DCC licensing system. The application fee is $1,000 (non-refundable) for retailer applications. The system tells you how to pay after you finish; accepted methods include bank account or check, money order, and credit card. The DCC does not review your application until the fee is paid, so pay promptly. Keep your confirmation and CLEaR application record number as proof of filing.
- Cash payment (by appointment only). To pay the application or license fee in cash, you must contact the DCC and schedule an in-person appointment, because no cash is accepted without one. Bring exact amounts and get a receipt as your proof of payment.
- License fee (after approval). If approved, the DCC emails instructions to pay your license fee, which ranges from $2,500 to $96,000 based on your revenue tier. Pay through the portal by bank account, money order, or credit card, or by cash appointment, and your license issues once payment clears.
Processing time varies with how complete your file is and how fast you answer deficiency emails, often spanning several weeks to a few months. Save every email, receipt, and the record number so you can prove where your application stands.
What Happens After You File
After you submit and pay the application fee, the DCC begins its review. Staff check your owner disclosures, background checks, premises evidence, and delivery procedures against state rules. If anything is incomplete or unclear, the licensing team emails your primary contact with a list of fixes and a deadline.
You respond through the portal, uploading corrections or answering questions. Fast, complete replies keep your file moving; slow replies push your timeline back. Once the DCC is satisfied, it approves the application and emails instructions to pay your license fee.
When you pay the license fee, the DCC issues your license, valid for one year. You download your license certificate from the portal and, for a storefront, post it near the entrance. For a delivery-only Type 9, keep proof of licensure available, and ensure drivers carry required documentation on every run.
A real example: Carlos Mendez submitted his Type 10 application, then got an email noting his premises diagram lacked a scale. He uploaded a corrected diagram within three days, paid his $14,500 license fee, and received his license about two weeks later. Quick action saved him a month of lost delivery revenue.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Checking Type 10 when you only deliver, which forces storefront rules you cannot meet and risks denial.
- Leaving Item 1 license designation blank, which makes the application incomplete and bounces it back.
- Listing a home address as the premises, which usually fails local zoning and stops the file.
- Hiding an owner who meets the 20% threshold, which is a misrepresentation that can revoke a license.
- Omitting a profit-sharing lender as a financial interest holder, which the DCC treats as a hidden interest.
- Uploading a premises diagram that is not to scale, which the DCC rejects outright.
- Forgetting to attach the Delivery Procedures form (DCC-LIC-020), which makes a delivery application incomplete.
- Writing vague one-line answers on the delivery form, which prompts more questions and delays.
- Skipping the $5,000 surety bond proof, which holds the application until you provide it.
- Lowballing your revenue tier in Section H, which can trigger fee adjustments and added scrutiny.
- Using a personal email no one checks, which causes you to miss deficiency notices and deadlines.
- Signing the affirmation before all owners finish their profiles, which leaves the file incomplete despite your signature.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s
- Do confirm your city or county allows delivery before you apply, because the DCC cannot license a banned location.
- Do start each owner’s profile early, since their background checks often gate the whole application.
- Do match every name and ID to your official records, because the DCC cross-checks them.
- Do write detailed delivery procedures, since the DCC wants real operational steps, not slogans.
- Do keep your application fee receipt and record number, because they prove your filing date.
- Do answer deficiency emails fast, because slow replies stretch your timeline by weeks.
Don’ts
- Don’t deliver before your license issues, because unlicensed activity brings heavy fines and seizure.
- Don’t omit any owner or financial interest holder, because hidden interests can void your license.
- Don’t guess your tax ID or transpose digits, because mismatches trigger verification holds.
- Don’t use a marketing name in the legal name box, because it fails the state records check.
- Don’t ignore the labor peace requirement, because it is grounds for denial at 20 employees.
- Don’t submit a premises diagram that is not to scale, because it will be rejected.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
| Filing on Your Own | Filing With Professional Help |
|---|---|
| Saves money, since you avoid consultant or attorney fees. | Costs more, because experts charge for their time. |
| Gives you full control over every entry and timeline. | Reduces errors, since pros know the common rejection traps. |
| Builds your own knowledge of the rules for renewals. | Speeds complex files, especially multi-owner or investor structures. |
| Works well for a simple, single-owner Type 9. | Helps navigate local permitting, which often stalls applicants. |
| Risks costly mistakes if you misread a field. | Frees your time to build the business while they file. |
| May take longer if you learn each rule as you go. | Adds a layer between you and the DCC that you must manage. |
FAQs
Is there a separate “cannabis delivery license” in California? No. Delivery is part of a retailer license. You apply for a Type 9 (non-storefront) or Type 10 (storefront) retailer license and add the Delivery Procedures form.
Is the application fee refundable if I am denied? No. The $1,000 retailer application fee is non-refundable, even if the DCC denies your application, so prepare your file carefully before paying.
Do I check Type 9 or Type 10 in Item 2 if I only deliver? No storefront is needed, so check Retailer – Non-Storefront (Type 9). Type 10 is for shops that are open to the public and also deliver.
Do I list my marketing brand or legal name in Item 4? No, put your legal business name in the name box and your brand as the DBA. A marketing name alone fails the state records cross-check.
Do silent investors count as owners in Item 16? Yes, if they hold 20% or more or help direct the business. Control or a 20% interest, not visibility, decides who must be disclosed.
Do I need a Seller’s Permit before I apply? No, you can attest in Item 12 that you are applying for one, but you must have it before you begin selling cannabis by delivery.
Is a $5,000 surety bond required for delivery applicants? Yes. You must attach proof of a $5,000 surety bond payable to the State of California, which covers state costs if cannabis must be destroyed.
Do delivery drivers count toward the labor peace threshold? Yes. Drivers are non-supervisory employees, so they count toward the 20-employee labor peace agreement requirement in Item 14.
Can I file the application by mail instead of online? No. California requires retailer delivery applications through the DCC online licensing portal; mail and fax are not standard submission channels.
Do I have to disclose a license denial from another state? Yes. Section I requires you to report any license denied, suspended, or revoked by any state cannabis authority, with the type, authority, and date.
Is my premises diagram acceptable if it is just a rough sketch? No. The Premises Diagram Form must be drawn to scale; a rough or unscaled sketch will be rejected and delay your application.
Can I start delivering once I submit the application? No. You may not deliver until the DCC issues your license, because operating without one is unlicensed activity that brings fines and seizure.
Do microbusinesses that deliver complete the Delivery Procedures form? Yes. Microbusinesses intending to deliver must complete the DCC-LIC-020 Delivery Procedures form, even though they file through the microbusiness application.
Does a Type 9 delivery premises have to follow the 600-foot school buffer? Yes. The buffer applies to the licensed premises regardless of whether customers visit, so answer Item 9 honestly and attach proof if you fall within it.
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