AGCO / OCS — Ontario Cannabis Law
Provincial Licensing — AGCO in Ontario
Cannabis operators in Ontario obtain retail licences through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Ontario now operates an open licensing system with no caps on the number of retail cannabis stores. Applicants must meet AGCO's suitability standards, secure a compliant premises, and obtain municipal approval where required. Ontario also licenses micro-retail and cannabis consumption establishments.
Key Takeaways
- AGCO issues Retail Store Authorizations (RSA) and Retail Operator Licences (ROL)
- Open licensing: no cap on retail store numbers in Ontario
- Municipal governments can opt out of allowing private cannabis retail
- Consumption establishment licences are available in Ontario — a unique provincial option
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