There are currently 59 licensed cannabis retailers operating in Newfoundland and Labrador. Cannabis NL is committed to providing safe and convenient access to legal cannabis throughout the province.
Tier 1 proposals will only be accepted by e-bidding through MERX. Subscription to MERX is FREE when registering for NLC opportunities. If you are currently not a subscriber, you can register on the MERX system, by visiting www.merx.com. Be sure to select The Pay-As-You-Go Free Package. MERX can also be contacted by phone at 1-800-964-6379 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. NT and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Labrador) to assist with registration.
NLC invites applications for Tier 1 cannabis retail locations, operating in the following areas:
There are currently no available opportunities.
The process to become a Tier 4 retailer involves:
Step 1: Pre-Application
Applications for the above locations must be received by the deadline indicated. Successful applicants may move on to Step 2: Interview.
Step 2: Interview
Successful applicants in Step 1 will be interviewed by NLC and scored against other applicants for the same cannabis retail location. If successful, the applicant will then move to Step 3: Licensing Process.
Step 3: Licensing Process
The successful applicant in Step 2 will be guided through the licensing phase of the application process to become a Licensed Cannabis Retailers. NLC and will then move onto Step 4: Cannabis Retail Contract. An applicant is unable to sell cannabis until the contract has been executed.
Step 4: Cannabis Retail Contract
Licensed Cannabis Retailers from Step 3 will enter into a Cannabis Retail Contract with NLC