Retail Store Authorization (RSA): Open Your Cannabis Store with Confidence
In Ontario, no cannabis retail store can operate without a Retail Store Authorization (RSA) from the AGCO. The application process is detailed, highly regulated, and closely monitored for compliance. At Venti Legal, we guide you through every stage—ensuring your application is accurate, timely, and positioned for approval.
Who This Is For
Entrepreneurs applying for a first cannabis retail store in Ontario
Existing cannabis retailers expanding to new locations
Businesses purchasing or transferring ownership of a store
Investors seeking compliant entry into Ontario’s cannabis market
Retailers facing RSA renewal or compliance challenges
Why Cannabis Businesses Choose VENTI
Step-by-step guidance through the AGCO’s RSA application process
Support with zoning, public notice requirements, and municipal considerations
Assistance with ownership disclosure and corporate structuring
Compliance reviews to reduce risk of application delays or rejection
Representation in hearings if the AGCO issues concerns or refusals
Ongoing legal support for renewals, expansions, and compliance monitoring
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