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AGCO requires pre-authorisation inspections for Ontario cannabis stores

Licences & markets

Source: AGCO (Ontario)

Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) inspects cannabis store locations before issuing a retail store authorisation to check eligibility and site-specific requirements. Applicants must submit a complete application, pay required fees and meet the listed inspection criteria before scheduling an inspection.

Applicants must satisfy the AGCO’s inspection conditions before a cannabis store can receive authorisation and open.

Earlier licence decisions by AGCO

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Random StateNot statedAGCO grants Random State supplier licence for OntarioNot stated
Random StateNot statedAGCO approves Random State for Ontario gaming supplyNot stated
Hard Rock Digital, PointsBetNot statedAGCO says Hard Rock Digital has not applied for Ontario registrationNot stated
Gaming CorpsNot statedGaming Corps secures AGCO licence to supply Ontario operatorsNot stated
PlayneticNot statedAGCO approves Playnetic as a gaming supplier in OntarioNot stated

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