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Notification — various changes 34 (1) A holder of a licence must notify the Minister of any of the following changes within five days after the change occurs: (a) a change to the mailing address, telephone number, email address or facsimile number of the holder; (b) a change to the site plan, other than a change referred to in subsection 33 (1); (c) the replacement of an individual who must hold a security clearance referred to in any of paragraphs 50 (b) to (g), (i) and (j) or the addition of another such individual, other than an individual who is designated as an alternate for the position of quality assurance person referred to in section 19 ; and (d) in the case of a holder of a licence for cultivation, a licence for processing or a licence for sale, a change to the organizational security plan. Notification — content (2) The notification must include the following: (a) a description of the change; and (b) a declaration, signed and dated by the responsible person referred to in section 37 , indicating that all information provided in support of the notification is correct and complete to the best of their knowledge. Additional information (3) In the case of a change referred to in paragraph (1)(c), the notification must also include the following: (a) the name and date of birth of the individual who replaced an individual referred to in any of paragraphs 50 (b) to (g), (i) and (j) or who was added as another such individual; and (b) if the individual replaced a director or officer referred to in subparagraph 50 (b)(i) or (c)(i) or was added as such a director or officer, the certificate of incorporation or other amended incorporating instrument of the corporation or cooperative.
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Notification to local authorities 35 (1) A holder of a licence for cultivation, a licence for processing or a licence for sale that authorizes the possession of cannabis must, within 30 days after the issuance, amendment, suspension, reinstatement or revocation of the licence, provide a written notice to the local authorities referred to in paragraphs 7 (1)(a) to (c) in the area in which the site set out in the licence is located and provide a copy of the notice to the Minister. Content of notice (2) The notice must contain the following information: (a) the name of the holder of the licence and the address of the site set out in the licence; and (b) a description of the applicable event referred to in subsection (1) and its effective date and, in the case of an amendment to the licence, details of the amendment. Senior official (3) The notice must be addressed to a senior official of the local authority to which it is provided.
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Cessation of activities 36 (1) A holder of a licence that intends to cease conducting all the activities authorized by the licence — whether before or on the date of expiry of the licence — must provide the Minister with a written notice to that effect at least 30 days before the day on which those activities cease. Content of notice (2) The notice must be signed and dated by the responsible person referred to in section 37 and contain the following information: (a) the date on which activities are expected to cease; (b) a description of the manner in which any cannabis remaining at the site as of the date referred to in paragraph (a) will be disposed of by the holder of the licence, including (i) if the cannabis will be sold or distributed, in whole or in part, the name and address of the person to which it will be sold or distributed, and (ii) if it will be destroyed, in whole or in part, the day on which and the location at which the destruction is to take place; (c) the address of the location at which the holder’s records, reports, electronic data and other documents that are required to be retained under the Act by the holder will be retained after activities have ceased; and (d) the name, address, telephone number and, if applicable, facsimile number and email address of a person from which the Minister may obtain further information after activities have ceased. Update (3) After having ceased the activities, the holder must submit to the Minister an update of the information referred to in paragraphs (2)(a) to (d), if it differs from the information submitted in the notice under subsection (1). The update must be signed and dated by the responsible person referred to in section 37 .
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Responsible person 37 (1) A holder of a licence must retain the services of one individual as the responsible person who has the authority to bind the holder. Responsibilities and knowledge (2) The responsible person is responsible for the activities conducted under the licence and must have sufficient knowledge of the provisions of the Act and these Regulations that apply to the holder of the licence. Alternate (3) A holder of a licence may designate one individual as the alternate responsible person who is qualified to replace the responsible person.
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Head of security 38 (1) A holder of a licence, other than a licence for analytical testing or a licence for research, must retain the services of one individual as the head of security who is responsible for (a) ensuring that the applicable physical security measures set out in Part 4 are complied with; and (b) the organizational security plan of the holder. Alternate (2) A holder of a licence, other than a licence for analytical testing or a licence for research, may designate one individual as the alternate head of security who is qualified to replace the head of security.
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Approved site 39 (1) A holder of a licence must only conduct activities that are authorized by the licence at the site and, if applicable, the building within the site, set out in the licence. Non-application (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the possession of cannabis for the purpose of antimicrobial treatment or destruction or the distribution of cannabis.
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Dwelling-house 40 A holder of a licence must not conduct any activity that is authorized by the licence at a dwelling-house.
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Outdoor activities 41 A holder of a licence must not produce cannabis — other than obtain cannabis by cultivating, propagating or harvesting it — or test, store, package or label cannabis outdoors.
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Antimicrobial treatment 42 (1) A holder of a licence, other than a licence for analytical testing, may conduct antimicrobial treatment of cannabis at a location other than the site set out in the licence only if the cannabis is subsequently returned to the site set out in the licence or distributed in accordance with these Regulations. Irradiation of edible cannabis (2) For greater certainty, in the case of the irradiation of edible cannabis by a holder of a licence for processing, the requirement set out in subsection (1) applies in addition to the conditions set out in section 102.6. SOR/2019-206, s. 18 SOR/2025-43, s. 14
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Destruction 43 (1) A holder of a licence is authorized to destroy cannabis only (a) in accordance with a method that (i) complies with all federal, provincial and municipal environmental protection legislation applicable to the location where it is to be destroyed, and (ii) does not result in any individual being exposed to cannabis smoke or cannabis vapour; (b) in the presence of at least one employee of the holder of the licence; and (c) in the case where the cannabis is destroyed at a location other than the site set out in the licence, if the holder of the licence ensures that the cannabis that is at the location is, at all times, in the presence of at least one employee of the licence holder. Exception (2) Paragraphs (1)(b) and (c) do not apply in cases where the holder of a licence destroys cultivation waste. SOR/2025-43, s. 15
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Organizational security plan — update 45 A holder of a licence, other than a holder of a licence for analytical testing or a licence for research, must on request of the Minister, update and submit the organizational security plan.
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Recall 46 (1) A holder of a licence, other than a licence for analytical testing, must establish and maintain a system of control that permits the rapid and complete recall of every lot or batch of cannabis that has been sold or distributed. Recall simulation (2) The holder must (a) at least once every 12 months, conduct a recall simulation based on the system of control; (b) after completing the recall simulation, prepare a document that sets out the details of how it was conducted and the results; and (c) retain the document for at least two years after the day on which the recall simulation is completed. SOR/2019-206, s. 19
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Safekeeping during distribution 47 A holder of a licence must take any steps that are necessary to ensure the safekeeping of cannabis when distributing it.
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Identification of holder of a licence 48 A holder of a licence must include their name, as set out in the licence, in all the means by which they identify themself in relation to cannabis, including advertising, purchase orders, shipping documents and invoices.
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Definitions 49 The following definitions apply in this Part. corporation does not include a federal or provincial Crown corporation. ( personne morale ) partnership does not include an incorporated entity. ( société de personnes )
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corporation does not include a federal or provincial Crown corporation. ( personne morale )
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partnership does not include an incorporated entity. ( société de personnes )
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Requirement for security clearance 50 The following individuals must hold a security clearance: (a) an individual who holds a licence for cultivation, processing or sale; (b) in the case of a corporation that holds a licence for cultivation, processing or sale, (i) the directors and officers of the corporation, (ii) any individual who exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct control over the corporation, (iii) the directors and officers of any corporation or cooperative that exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct control over the corporation, (iv) any individual who is a partner in a partnership that exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct control over the corporation, and (v) the directors and officers of any corporation that is a partner in a partnership that exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct control over the corporation; (c) in the case of a cooperative that holds a licence for cultivation, processing or sale, (i) the directors and officers of the cooperative, (ii) any individual who exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct control over the cooperative, (iii) the directors and officers of any corporation or cooperative that exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct control over the cooperative, (iv) any individual who is a partner in a partnership that exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct control over the cooperative, and (v) the directors and officers of any corporation that is a partner in a partnership that exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct control over the cooperative; (d) in the case of a partnership that holds a licence for cultivation, processing or sale, (i) any individual who is a partner, (ii) the directors and officers of any corporation or cooperative that is a partner, (iii) any individual who is a partner in a partnership that exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct control over the partnership that holds the licence, and (iv) the directors and officers of any corporation that is a partner in a partnership that exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct control over the partnership that holds the licence; (e) in the case of a licence for cultivation, processing or sale, the responsible person referred to in section 37 ; (f) in the case of a licence for cultivation, processing or sale, the head of security referred to in section 38 ; (g) in the case of a licence for cultivation, the master grower referred to in section 12 or 15 ; (h) in the case of a licence for processing, the quality assurance person referred to in section 19 ; (i) an individual who has been designated as an alternate for a position referred to in any of paragraphs (e) to (h); and (j) an individual who has been specified by name by the Minister under subsection 67(2) of the Act or who occupies a position that has been specified by the Minister under that subsection.
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Eligibility 51 Only the following individuals may submit an application for a security clearance: (a) an individual who is required to hold a security clearance; (b) an individual who will be required to hold a security clearance if an application for a licence, or for its renewal or amendment, that has been filed with the Minister results in the issuance, renewal or amendment of the licence; (c) an individual who will be required to hold a security clearance if a pending business transaction is completed; (d) an individual who has been selected for a position referred to in any of paragraphs 50 (e) to (h) or as an alternate for such a position; and (e) an individual who has been selected for a position that has been specified by the Minister under subsection 67(2) of the Act or who has been notified that the Minister intends to specify them, by name or position, under that subsection.
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Checks 52 The Minister may, at any time, conduct checks that are necessary to determine whether an applicant for, or the holder of, a security clearance poses a risk to public health or public safety, including the risk of cannabis being diverted to an illicit market or activity. Such checks include (a) a check of the applicant’s or holder’s criminal record; and (b) a check of the relevant files of law enforcement agencies that relate to the applicant or holder, including intelligence gathered for law enforcement purposes.
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Outstanding criminal charge 54 If the Minister refuses to consider an application for a security clearance because there is an outstanding criminal charge against the applicant that may be relevant to the determination of the risk under subsection 53 (1), the Minister must provide the applicant, and any affected holder of or applicant for a licence, with notice of the refusal in writing.
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Refusal to grant security clearance 55 (1) If the Minister intends to refuse to grant a security clearance, the Minister must provide the applicant with a notice that sets out the reason for the proposed refusal and that specifies the period of time within which they may make written representations to the Minister. The period must start on the day on which the notice is provided and must be not less than 20 days. Notice of refusal (2) If the Minister refuses to grant the security clearance, the Minister must provide the applicant, and any affected holder of or applicant for a licence, with notice of the refusal in writing.
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Validity period 56 (1) The Minister must establish a validity period for a security clearance in accordance with the level of risk to public health or public safety — including the risk of cannabis being diverted to an illicit market or activity — posed by the applicant, but the period must not exceed five years. Extension of validity period (2) If the validity period of a security clearance is less than five years, the Minister may subsequently extend the period to a total of five years if the Minister, taking into account any licence conditions that he or she imposes under subsection 62(10) of the Act, determines that the holder does not pose an unacceptable risk to public health or public safety, including the risk of cannabis being diverted to an illicit market or activity. Factors (3) The factors that the Minister may consider to determine the level of risk posed by the holder include those set out in subsection 53 (2).
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Obligation to notify — offences 57 A holder of a security clearance must, without delay, provide the Minister with notice in writing if they are charged with, or found guilty of, an offence under the Act, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act or the Criminal Code .
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Suspension of security clearance 58 (1) Before suspending a security clearance, the Minister must have reasonable grounds to believe that the risk to public health or public safety posed by the holder, including the risk of cannabis being diverted to an illicit market or activity, has become unacceptable. Notice of suspension (2) A suspension takes effect as soon as the Minister provides the holder with a notice in writing that sets out the reasons for the suspension and that specifies the period of time within which they may make written representations to the Minister. The period starts on the day on which the notice is provided and must be not less than 20 days. Notice to holder of licence (3) The Minister must, without delay after suspending a security clearance, also provide any affected holder of or applicant for a licence with notice of the suspension in writing.
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Reinstatement of security clearance 59 (1) The Minister must reinstate a suspended security clearance if (a) the reasons for the suspension no longer exist or the holder of the security clearance demonstrates to the Minister that the suspension was unfounded; or (b) the Minister determines, taking into account any licence conditions that he or she imposes under subsection 62(10) of the Act, that the holder of the security clearance does not pose an unacceptable risk to public health or public safety, including the risk of cannabis being diverted to an illicit market or activity. Factors (2) The factors that the Minister may consider to determine the level of risk posed by the holder of the security clearance include those set out in subsection 53 (2). Notice of reinstatement (3) The Minister must, without delay after reinstating a security clearance, provide the holder of the security clearance, and any affected holder of or applicant for a licence, with notice of the reinstatement in writing.
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Cancellation of security clearance 60 (1) A security clearance may not be cancelled unless (a) it is suspended and the period within which the holder may make representations in respect of the suspension has expired; and (b) the Minister has determined that the holder poses an unacceptable risk to public health or public safety, including the risk of cannabis being diverted to an illicit market or activity. Factors (2) The factors that the Minister may consider to determine the level of risk posed by the holder include those set out in subsection 53 (2). Notice of cancellation (3) The Minister must, without delay after cancelling a security clearance, provide the holder, and any affected holder of or applicant for a licence, with notice of the cancellation in writing.
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Ineligibility — new application 61 If the Minister refuses to grant or cancels a security clearance, the individual who has been refused a security clearance or the former holder may submit a new application for a security clearance only if (a) a period of five years has elapsed since the day on which the refusal or cancellation occurred; or (b) a change has occurred in the circumstances that led to the refusal or cancellation.
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Security measures 62 (1) The security measures set out in sections 63 to 72 apply in respect of the sites set out in the following licences: (a) a licence for standard cultivation; (b) a licence for standard processing; (c) a licence for sale that authorizes the possession of cannabis; and (d) a cannabis drug licence if the amount of cannabis that is sold or distributed to the holder of the licence is, as determined in accordance with the table to section 21 , equivalent to more than 600 kg of dried cannabis per calendar year. Compliance with security measures (2) A holder of a licence referred to in subsection (1) must ensure that the security measures are complied with. Equivalency (3) The cannabis referred to in paragraph (1)(d) is exempt from the application of subsection 2(4) of the Act and a quantity referred to in column 2 of the table to section 21 in respect of any class of cannabis referred to in column 1 is deemed to be equivalent to 1 kg of dried cannabis.
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Site design 63 The site must be designed in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
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Visual monitoring 64 (1) The perimeter of the site must be monitored at all times by visual recording devices to detect any attempted or actual unauthorized access to the site. Visual recording devices (2) The devices must, in the conditions under which they are used, be capable of making a visible recording of any attempted or actual unauthorized access.
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Restricted access 68 (1) Access to each operations area and storage area must be restricted to individuals whose presence in the area is required by their duties. (2) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 19] SOR/2025-43, s. 19
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Physical barrier 69 Each operations area and storage area must be surrounded by a physical barrier that prevents unauthorized access.
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Visual monitoring 70 (1) Each operations area and storage area must be monitored at all times by visual recording devices to detect illicit conduct. Exception — grow area (2) For a grow area, only the entry and exit points of the area must be monitored by the devices. Visual recording devices (3) The devices must, in the conditions under which they are used, be capable of making a visible recording of any illicit conduct.
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Intrusion detection system 71 (1) Each operations area and storage area must be secured by means of an intrusion detection system that operates at all times and that allows for the detection of any attempted or actual unauthorized access to the area, any unauthorized movement in the area and any attempted or actual tampering with the system. Exception — grow area (2) The intrusion detection system is not required to detect unauthorized movement in a grow area.
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Monitoring and response 72 (1) The intrusion detection system referred to in section 71 must be monitored at all times. Appropriate measures (2) The holder of the licence must determine the appropriate measures to be taken if any occurrence referred to in section 70 or 71 is detected. Record of detected occurrences (3) If any such occurrence is detected, the holder of the licence must ensure that a document is retained that contains the following information: (a) the date and time of the occurrence; and (b) the measures taken in response to it and the date and time when they were taken.
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Retention 73 A holder of a licence referred to in subsection 62 (1) must retain (a) the following visual recordings made under section 64 or 70 for at least one year after the day on which they are made: (i) if they are made using a visual recording device that is activated by motion, the visual recordings depicting movements only, and (ii) if they are made using a visual recording device that does not have this feature, all of those recordings; and (b) the document referred to in subsection 72(3) for at least two years after the day on which it is prepared. (c) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 20] SOR/2025-43, s. 20