There are currently 55 licensed cannabis retailers operating in Newfoundland and Labrador. Cannabis NL is seeking to expand the retail store network to provide 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:
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