BC Government has launched a new step-by-step online guide for cannabis producers looking to enter the legal market in the province.
The Cannabis Production Regulatory Navigator was launched today for prospective cannabis cultivators and processors.
The guide will help them work their way through the steps required to get their products regulated and approved for the market.
The guide is meant for businesses of all sizes for cultivating, for growing and harvesting, and processing, including manufacturing and packaging, for commercial purposes in the province.
“This new tool will provide clearer and more accessible information about how to enter the legal cannabis market in B.C.,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
“Transitioning more cannabis producers to the legal framework will help increase public health and safety, while creating stable jobs that support B.C. families and communities.”
In 2019, the value generated by licensed cannabis producers in B.C. increased by $600 million, while unlicensed production decreased by 20%.
There are 66 standard cultivation licence holders, 10 micro-cultivation licence holders, five nursery licence holders, 51 standard processing licence holders and two micro-processing holders.
