Cannabis licences

Last updated on August 27, 2024

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

Find information about cannabis licences, including how to apply for or amend a licence and what certification you need to work in a cannabis store.

Where can I buy legal cannabis? 

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


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 information

Get resources and information about advertising, social responsibility posters, and associate forms.