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Approved Cannabis Dispensary License Applications
The Office of Cannabis Regulation announces the list of applicants who have been approved for Conditional Cannabis Dispensary Licenses as of January 15, 2026.
Testing Laboratory Bid
Business Opportunity The Office of Cannabis Regulation (OCR) is seeking qualified vendors for the Establishment and Operation of a Cannabis Testing Laboratory in the St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix Districts. This opportunity strengthens the Territory’s cannabis...
CANNABIS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Please be advised that the Cannabis Advisory Board (CAB) meeting originally scheduled for December 4, 2025, has been rescheduled. New Date: 📅Thursday, December 11, 2025 ⏰ 5:00 PM This meeting will continue ongoing discussions related to cannabis regulations, licensing...
Administrative Hearing Officer BID
Business Opportunity The OCR is seeking qualified and experienced vendors to provide Administrative Hearing Officer services across the St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix Districts. This opportunity supports the territory’s growing regulated Cannabis industry by...
Commercial Licenses
Medical & Sacramental
CANNABIS TESTING STANDARDS POLICY
OCR TO BEGIN REGISTERING PRACTITIONERS AND SACRAMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS | INTRODUCES FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES
The Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulations (OCR) announces that “The Registry” is now open and available on the OCR website (ocr.vi.gov). Hosted by Tyler Technologies’ Complia software, “The Registry” will support the licensing and registration of Practitioners, Sacramental Organizations, Medicinal Patients, Sacramental Users, and Cannabis Business Agents. This online portal will ensure that the Office of Cannabis Regulations will meet the regulatory guidelines of the program and ensure...
OCR Convenes Town Hall; Practitioners Invited to Review Requirements
September 8, 2022 - The Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulations (VIOCR), an office of the Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, conducted a virtual town hall on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 5:30 pm to hear community concerns about the Cannabis Advisory Board’s Proposed Rules and Regulations. A recording of the meeting may be viewed at youtu.be/SvI_V0nHxl4. Practitioners interested in registering with the VIOCR may begin reviewing the certification requirements...
CANNABIS TESTING STANDARDS POLICY
OCR TO BEGIN REGISTERING PRACTITIONERS AND SACRAMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS | INTRODUCES FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES
The Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulations (OCR) announces that “The Registry” is now open and available on the OCR website (ocr.vi.gov). Hosted by Tyler Technologies’ Complia software, “The Registry” will support the licensing and registration of Practitioners, Sacramental Organizations, Medicinal Patients, Sacramental Users, and Cannabis Business Agents. This online portal will ensure that the Office of Cannabis Regulations will meet the regulatory guidelines of the program and ensure...
Address
Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Property & Procurement Building
8201 Subbase, Suite 1
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Office Hours
Mon – Fri : 8am - 4pm
Sat & Sun : Closed
Excluding federal and local holidays
Contact Us
(340) 714-9755
info.ocr@ocr.vi.gov
The Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulations develops and supports the cannabis industry of the Virgin Islands to allow for the beneficial use of cannabis in a regulated system.