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Cannabis Retailer Licensing 
Journey Map
1 Check your local government or Indigenous Approval in principle is granted if you are Nation's  requirements (e.g. zoning, 8 eligible  to receive a licence and you pass 
development permits, etc.) a final inspection
2 Review location requirements to ensure Review physical security 
the store is eligible for retail store 9 requirements to  ensure your store 
licensing is ready and secure
3 Complete the Business Financial Integrity form which must
be submitted to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation 1 Schedule and pass an inspection by Branch (LCRB) the LCRB
4 Gather physical store details (e.g. floor plan,  site plan, photos, 0
proposed signage)
1 Complete all worker requirements  (e.g. Selling It 
5 Gather required documents and business Right certification)information  (e.g. incorporation documents, 
contact information) 1
Order cannabis products from
6 Review and prepare required documents for 1 the Liquor Distribution Branch associates  (e.g. Consent for Cannabis Security (LDB)
Screening Form) 2
 Upload documents to the Liquor and Cannabis Licensing 
7 Portal and pay  fees (application fee of $7,500 includes   Report your monthly sales to the security screening and financial  integrity checks + first- LCRB
year licensing fee of $1,500) 13
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Retail in British 
ICf yooul’urem loobkiniga to enter the cannabis retail market in British Columbia, we’re here to tell you 
everything you need  to know, from securing the necessary licences, to getting your store up and 
running.
Secure your Licences and Authorizations
Cannabis retail in British Columbia is regulated by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch 
(LCRB). The LCRB  licenses and monitors private non-medical cannabis retail stores.
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is the sole wholesale distributor of non-medical cannabis 
in British  Columbia. The LDB is the government retailer of recreational cannabis in the province 
and operates public cannabis  stores as well as the sole online e-commerce in the province through 
the brand, BC Cannabis Stores. Retailers in  the province are not permitted to purchase any 
cannabis products directly from licensed producers or any other  source other than the LDB.
Those interested in operating a private cannabis retail store in British Columbia must obtain a 
licence to do so.  There are 2 non-medical cannabis licences offered in British Columbia:
 1. Cannabis  2. Cannabis  
Retail  Store Marketing 
Licence Licence
A non-medical cannabis retail store A marketing licence allows 
licence  allows licensees to sell non- marketers  to promote the 
medical  cannabis and cannabis products of licensed  federal 
accessories in B.C.  Licensees can cannabis producers to licensed  
only sell federally approved  cannabis retail stores and people 
cannabis products. over  19-years-old.
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Trust The Experts
And Get Licensed 
WFiath sovtere 9r y!ears of experience, the team at Cannabis License 
Experts has  submitted over 250 cannabis and psychedelics 
licence applications, with  ZERO REFUSALS from Health Canada 
or any provincial governments. There  are several reasons to trust 
Cannabis License Experts with your application,  including:
1.Once your licensing project begins, one of our Senior 
Regulatory  Specialists will be assigned to guide you 
through the entire process,  effectively acting as your 
Project Manager for the duration of the  application 
process, all the way through until you are licensed.
2.Our experienced team will help you navigate through the 
process  and ensure your application is completed in a 
thorough and accurate  manner, so you avoid any 
unnecessary delays.
3.Licensing packages cover all applicable requirements 
including:  Floor plan design, detailed security plan, 
completion of all application  documents, preparation of 
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),  site evidence 
packages, timely response to all RMIs, and more.
4.We offer competitive rates and industry-leading value and 
results.
5.Our services are not limited to licensing – we offer 
additional  solutions through our own team, as well as a 
network of partners,  covering all the aspects to 1-866-508-
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Additional 
SCaennravbiisc Liecesnse Experts prides itself in offering solutions 
beyond the  licensing journey, to help ensure you have the 
necessary tools to establish  your operation. This includes:
• Business plan services
• Gap assessments
• Commercial real estate broker services
• Facility design (new and retrofit of existing structures)
• Production equipment providers
• Security equipment tendering
• Insurance broker services
• Banking services
• POS recommendations/setup
• Digital platform services
• Budtender training (retail)
• Interior design
• Post-licensing audits
• Retainer packages for ongoing consultation
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