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Cannabis Nursery Licence

Nursery Licence

Nursery licence holders are permitted to cultivate and clone any cannabis variety, including industrial hemp, and produce seedlings and seeds.

Holders of this licence must follow specific regulations regarding facility size and possession limits. The total cultivation area cannot be larger than 50 squared meters. Additionally, this licence does not allow for the possession of more than 5kg of harvested flowering heads.

Licensed Nursery Holders are permitted to cultivate and clone any cannabis variety, including industrial hemp. They are also allowed to produce seedlings and seeds.

Authorized Activities

A cannabis nursery licence allows its licence holders to:

  • Possess cannabis
  • Propagate
  • Cultivate
  • Harvest cannabis plants and seeds
  • Conduct ancillary activities such as drying triming and milling
  • Alter the chemical or physical properties of cannabis for testing purposes.

The licence also allows the sale and distribution and sale to other licensees.

Security Requirements

There are four priority security areas that all applicants and licence holders will be expected to address through SOPs. The number of SOPs is the applicant’s decision, but all four—security clearances, physical security, security awareness & training, and record-keeping, reporting & testing—must be included.

Physical security requirements must address the on-site design, physical site barrier, a physical barrier for storage areas and restricted access by personnel to storage areas. As with other licence classes, an organizational security plan must be developed as part of the application.

Security clearances are a critical requirement for all key site personnel, directors and officers of the corporation and all main investors in the enterprise. 

Key Personnel

Nursery licence holders must have specific key personnel listed on the application. A single individual can fill the role of multiple key personnel. The required personnel are:

  • Responsible Person
  • Head of Security
  • Master Grower

Applicants must show that personnel have the knowledge, qualifications, experience and ability to fulfill applicable responsibilities. The requirements of the Responsible Person are noteworthy as this individual will have the authority to bind the licence holder, has overall responsibility for activities conducted by the licensee, and must know the Cannabis Act and Regulations provisions applying to the holder of the license. The Responsible Person also serves as the official point of contact with Health Canada.

Nursery Business Plan

A Business Plan for the proposed operation is needed to help secure this licence. The plan should describe the applicant’s business model indicating the products they intend to sell and the activities that will be conducted. Attention will be paid to any affiliations or business relationships the operation will maintain with other companies.

Why Work with CannDelta

CannDelta offers comprehensive support for your cannabis license application, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Our team, including former Health Canada experts, has extensive experience in Canada’s cannabis landscape.

Business Plan Development
Build a robust foundation for your cannabis venture with our business plans, tailored to meet Health Canada’s regulatory requirements and foster long-term growth.

Security Plan
Safeguard your assets and ensure compliance with our comprehensive security plans, crafted to adhere to Canadian federal regulations and provide peace of mind.

Site Audits and Inspections
Stay ahead with our detailed site audits. We identify potential issues and offer practical solutions to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Enhance daily operations with our customized SOPs. We develop clear, compliant procedures to boost efficiency and ensure seamless business activities.

Marketing Plan
Differentiate yourself in Canada’s cannabis market with our strategic branding and outreach plans. We assist you in establishing a strong market presence.

Employee Staffing and Training Plan
Prepare your team for success with our recruitment strategies and tailored training programs, ensuring your staff is well-equipped to excel in the cannabis industry.

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