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With retail cannabis stores fewer than 60 days away, and the first retail store authorization applications submitted, retail lottery winners are getting ready to open for business. With that in mind, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has published some guidance relating to operating retail stores and the retail store authorization process.
The AGCO has released a list of frequently asked questions relating to operating a licensed cannabis retail store. Key points include:
The full list of FAQs can be found here.
The AGCO has released an infographic that explains the public notice process that is required before a retail store authorization is issued. The infographic is available here.
Before a retail store authorization is issued, an applicant must post a placard at the proposed site. Local residents then have 15 calendar days to make submissions to the AGCO. The AGCO will then forward these submissions to the applicant, who will have five business days to provide a response. All the information will be considered before the AGCO decides whether or not to issue a retail store authorization.
The AGCO will only consider submissions on the following topics when deciding whether or not to issue a retail store authorization:
The January 22 deadline for municipalities to opt out of hosting retail cannabis stores has now passed. The final list of municipalities that have opted out can be found on the AGCO website here. Notable cities include Brantford, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Newmarket, Oakville, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Wasaga Beach and Whitby.
The author wishes to thank articling student Daniel Weiss for his contribution to this legal update.
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