Our Standards of Self-Regulation

We hold ourselves accountable through safety, transparency, and responsibility. These standards prove to regulators, media, and consumers that Delaware’s hemp industry is committed to public trust.

Our Three Pillars

21+ Age Gating

Strictly enforced; ID checks required.

Transparency

Batch/lot testing, QR-linked COAs.

Safety Standards

Full-panel testing (potency, pesticides, heavy metals, solvents).

Retail Operations

Requirements:

✓ Staff trained in reading COA’s

✓ Product Usage

✓ Potential Effects

✓ Age Verification

Free Compliance Support for Members

We aim to create a Delaware hemp regulatory framework modeled after West Virginia’s balanced approach, emphasizing safety, transparency, and market access for small businesses. Legislators must be educated with science-based information, and we will share real stories from consumers and business owners to humanize the industry. Thecoalition will identify hemp cultivators, form a product safety group, and present clear guidelines to shape regulation in 2026 and beyond.

Hemp and Marijuana Are Legally Distinct

Federal law (2018 Farm Bill) protects hemp commerce, but Delaware enforcement often blurs hemp with marijuana.