Cannabis licences

Last updated on May 8, 2025

If you want to sell or market cannabis in B.C., you need a licence or authorization.

Find information about cannabis licences, including:


Apply for or amend a cannabis licence

 

 

Producer Retail Store licence

A producer retail store licence allows federal producers to sell cannabis and cannabis accessories in stores located at their production site.

 

 

Cannabis Retail Store licence

A cannabis retail store licence allows licensees that are not located at federal cultivation sites to sell cannabis and cannabis accessories in B.C.

 

 

Cannabis Marketing licence

A marketing licence allows marketers to promote the products of licensed federal cannabis producers to licensed cannabis retail stores and people over 19-years-old.


Amend a cannabis store licence

Find out how to renew, amend, relocate, or transfer your licence. 

Cannabis licensee resources and forms

Get resources and information about:

  • Advertising
  • Social responsibility posters
  • Selling It Right certification 
  • Licence associate forms

 

Where can I buy legal cannabis? 

Access a list of cannabis stores and buy legal information. Learn how to recognize illicit cannabis retailers.