New BC Cannabis Producer Retail Store License Effective November 30/22

A new cannabis Producer Retail Store (PRS) license for farm-gate sales will become effective November 30, 2022, as announced by BC Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch policy directive 22-14 (PDF). The new retail cannabis license class enables federally-licensed cannabis producers to sell cannabis from a store at their production site.

The long-anticipated cannabis farm-gate sales license is welcome news to federally-licensed cultivators who have patiently waited since cannabis farm-gate licensing plans were first announced in September 2020.

Policy directive 22-14 also amended Cannabis Licensing Regulations (CLR) to allow cannabis retail and PRS store patrons to open cannabis packages in-store after purchase for inspection. The directive also changes the limit of cannabis plant sales to four per transaction.

Apply for a PRS License

Producers, including micro cultivators, standard cultivators, nurseries, and cultivators with a processing license are eligible. Read more about eligibility, application requirements and fees on the PRS License page. A PRS license handbook will be published on November 30, 2022.

View PRS application steps.

Get Expert Help with Your Cannabis Producer Retail Store License Application

The cannabis licensing and application experts at Thrive Liquor & Cannabis Advisors provide would-be PRS licensees needed clarity and guidance. We do the time-consuming research, documentation gathering and application. By working with one of our cannabis consultants, you ensure that your PRS license application is complete and has a better chance of a smooth approval process.