Overview
To apply for a Retail Store Authorization, you need a valid Retail Operator Licence or have an application in process. You can submit both applications at the same time.
A cannabis retail store must be the only business that operates at the location. It can’t also be a restaurant, coffee shop, pharmacy, convenience store. For more details, read the Registrar’s standards for cannabis retail stores.
Licensed producers
If you're a licensed producer, you can only apply for one store, and it must be at the same place as your federal production license.
Business requirements
For the AGCO to issue a retail store authorization, you must meet some business requirements. We want to make sure that you’re ready to order, receive and secure cannabis products. For example, store operators must make sure that:
- cannabis and accessories aren’t visible from outside the store
- you have a secure, working high-resolution surveillance system
- you are always securely storing cannabis and make it accessible only by staff
For more information on the standards and requirements for a cannabis retail store, please read: