Infographic: Supply chain for the commercial production and sale of cannabis

Federal Licences

What licences do I need?

1. Cultivation - Sell to: other licenced cultivators or processors; Authorized researchers (NOTE: Certain plant parts such as non-viable seeds and fibre can be sold to anyone.)
   • Standard Cultivation Licence

     Large-scale growers of cannabis

     • Cultivate any variety of cannabis
     • Produce cannabis seeds, cannabis plants, fresh and dried cannabis
   • Micro-Cultivation Licence

     Small-scale growers of cannabis

     • Same activities as standard cultivation licence but on a smaller scale
   • Nursery Licence

     Growers of starting materials

     • Cultivate any variety of cannabis
     • Produce seeds and seedlings (including clones)
   • Industrial Hemp Licence
     • Cultivate approved varieties of industrial hemp (containing 0.3% THC or less)
     • Sell plants and plant parts
2. Processing - Sell to: Other licensed cultivators or processors; Federal sale (medical) license holders; provinces/territories (P/T) authorized sellers; Authorized researchers
   • Standard Processing Licence
     • Large scale production of cannabis products (e.g., cannabis oil)
     • Packaging and labelling products for sale to the public
   • Micro-processing Licence
     • Same activities as a standard processing licence, but on a smaller scale
3. Sale to Public
   • Authorized Provincial and Territorial Sale--Sell to adults
     • Sell tested, labelled and packaged cannabis products
     • Details to be set by individual P/Ts
   • Federal Sale Licence (Medical)--Sell to registered persons
     • Sell tested, labelled and packaged cannabis products by phone, or online with secure home delivery

Other federal licences and permits

• Analytical Testing Licence
• Research Licence
• Cannabis Drug Licence
• Import and Export Permits

Additional Notes:

• All federal licence holders can conduct related activities such as: possession, transportation, storage, destruction, and research and development.
• Individuals or organizations may hold one or multiple classes of licences, with some exceptions:
• A federal licence is required to obtain an import/export permit (for scientific or medical purposes, or in respect of industrial hemp)

Publication Date: October 26, 2018