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Applying for a licence to handle cannabis is simple. The St. Kitts- Nevis Medical Cannabis Authority has deliberately made it easy for persons to become involved in what promises to be an industry of great economic benefit to the people of St. Kitts-Nevis.  See below the simple steps required to gather and submit an application for any licence being issued by the Authority.  Licences will be issued in nine different categories.
The Application Process

The application review process will be a multi-layered review comprising the following steps:

  • Application completeness check
  • Due diligence checks
  • Pre-inspection checks

The detailed process and expected timelines can be found here.

Applications Requirements
Complete Application Forms

Each of the following documents must be completed for new and renewal applications

Please also note that:

  1. If the applicant does not own the property/premises/motor vehicle being licensed, Form 3 “Consent of Owner Form” will also be required
  2. A separate set of application forms is required for each license being applied for.
  3. Use multiple copies of Form 2A and 2B if necessary

NB. Hard copy forms are also available at the Cannabis Licensing Authority

Gather all Supporting Documents

In addition to the above, the following documents must also be submitted:

  • Tax Compliance Certificate
  • Land Title or documents granting authority to access  or use of the  property for growing ganja
  • Official Police Records – for Owner or all Directors, as well as for each employee
  • Survey diagram of property and/or premises showing all distinct areas (with dimensions and partitions), including – but not limited to – entrance/exits, receival/loading areas and storage areas.  Diagram does not have to be drawn to scale and should be on a single 8 ½ x 11 (letter-sized) paper.
For Businesses/Companies/Cooperatives:
  • Constituent Documents (e.g. Articles of Incorporation, Partnership Agreement, etc.)
  • Certificate of Registration
  • Evidence of Application (in the case of an Application under the Cooperative or Friendly Societies Act, not yet approved)
For Cultivator Applicants:
  • Letter of Agreement from prospective purchaser of raw material (if available)
  • Passport-sized photo (certified by a Justice of the Peace)
  • Copies of two (2) Government issued Identification

Please also note that:

  1. Any additional documents requested on any of the relevant Application Forms.
  2. Only originals of the Police Record(s) will be accepted.
  3. All copied documents submitted must be certified by a Justice of the Peace.
Submit your Application

All completed application forms and all supporting documents must be placed in a single sealed envelope and delivered to:

SKN Medicinal Cannabis Authority
Government headquarters
Church Street
Rivulet Administrative Center,
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Await Feedback from the Cannabis Licensing Authority

The Authority will review your application for completeness and will notify you of any additional information that may be required.

All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee (for each license) in accordance with the Medicinal Cannabis Industry (Licence Fee) Regulations, 2022. Do NOT pay this fee until you are advised by the Authority to provide proof of payment.