Apply for a cannabis licence

On this page: 

• How are applications assigned?
• Screening requirements
• Cannabis store applications
• Termination of cannabis store applications
• Apply for a cannabis licence

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How are applications assigned?

Applications are assigned in the order they are received—once complete and paid.
An application is ready for assignment to a licensing agent for review when:

• required documents have been submitted, and 
• application fee is paid. 

The dates above show which applications are currently being assigned.

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Screening requirements

Learn about security screenings and financial integrity checks for cannabis licence applicants.

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Cannabis store applications

If you are applying for a retail store licence, learn about: 

• Store location requirements 
• Store naming requirements 
• Reporting requirements 
• Producer Retail Store location requirements

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Termination of cannabis store applications 

A cannabis licence application may be terminated for various reasons. The most common are:

• A local government or Indigenous Nation does not accept the application for consideration
• A local government or Indigenous Nation does not support the application 
• The applicant has lost valid interest in the location for their planned store (lost lease, property foreclosure, etc.)
• The applicant refuses to provide the required information and the application remains incomplete

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Apply for a cannabis licence

A retail store licence or authorization allows licensees to sell cannabis and cannabis accessories in British Columbia. 

A Cannabis Marketing licence allows licensees to promote cannabis products of federal licensed producers to cannabis retail stores and people over 19 in B.C. 

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