Regulation - LGIC
Waiver of AGCO licensing fees for cannabis retail stores on First Nation reserves
Regulation Number(s):
468/18
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Cannabis Licence Act (2018)
Summary of Decision:
Regulation has been approved and was effective upon filing.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
There are no new administrative costs associated with this regulatory amendment.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
21-MAG039
Posting Date:
Summary of Proposal:
Ontario Regulation 468/18 under the Cannabis Licence Act (2018) has been amended to exempt cannabis retail applicants from the requirement to pay the following licensing fees charged by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO):
o the Retail Store Authorization (RSA) fee if the cannabis retail store is located on reserve;
o the Retail Operator Licence (ROL) fee if the applicant demonstrates to the Registrar of the AGCO that they intend to operate a cannabis retail store on reserve; and,
o the Retail Manager Licence (RML) fee if the applicant demonstrates to the Registrar of the AGCO that they intend to manage a cannabis retail store on reserve.
o The RSA, ROL and RML renewal fees if the applicant demonstrates to the Registrar of the AGCO that the application for renewal is for a cannabis retail store located on a reserve.
o the Retail Store Authorization (RSA) fee if the cannabis retail store is located on reserve;
o the Retail Operator Licence (ROL) fee if the applicant demonstrates to the Registrar of the AGCO that they intend to operate a cannabis retail store on reserve; and,
o the Retail Manager Licence (RML) fee if the applicant demonstrates to the Registrar of the AGCO that they intend to manage a cannabis retail store on reserve.
o The RSA, ROL and RML renewal fees if the applicant demonstrates to the Registrar of the AGCO that the application for renewal is for a cannabis retail store located on a reserve.
Contact Address:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Corporate Policy Unit
720 Bay Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2S9
Corporate Policy Unit
720 Bay Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2S9
Effective Date:
July 30, 2021
Decision:
Approved