Retail Store Authorization (RSA): Open Your Cannabis Store with Confidence

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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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