OCR said the application cycle provides qualified individuals and businesses with an opportunity to participate in the continued development of the US Virgin Islands cannabis industry. Photo: VI Consortium

The available licenses differ by island. On St Croix, applications are being accepted for cultivation, manufacturing and dispensary licenses.

Applicants on St Thomas and St John may seek cultivation and manufacturing licenses.

Micro-cultivation and research and development licenses are available territory-wide.

OCR said the application cycle provides qualified individuals and businesses with an opportunity to participate in the continued development of the [US] Virgin Islands cannabis industry.

Applications must be filed online through the licensing portal available on OCR’s website at ocr.vi.gov.

Prospective applicants are being encouraged to review the requirements for the available license categories and complete their submissions before the September 15 deadline.

Individuals requiring assistance or additional information may contact OCR at info.ocr@ocr.vi.gov or 340-714-9755.

The office said it will continue working with applicants as the territory develops its regulated cannabis program.