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Medical Cannabis Safe Use Treatment Facility Endorsement

Overview

Permits the on-premises consumption of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products purchased on-site at the retailer within designated areas.

Eligibility

Licensed Retailers only may apply.

Board Orders and Settlement Agreements may affect eligibility.

To Apply

Licensed Retailers must submit a Medical Cannabis Endorsement Application to add the permission.

Applicants seeking a new Retailer license may request the permission on their initial Retailer Application or submit a Medical Cannabis Endorsement Application to add the permission after license issuance. View Application

Applications are subject to a 45-day public comment period and ABC Board approval.

Valid Period and Fees

Endorsements are valid for the licensure period. An annual fee applies. See Fee and Renewal Schedule.

Of Note

  • The consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or tobacco products is not permitted.
  • Non-alcoholic beverages and non-cannabis infused food may be sold and served on-site.
  • Only qualifying patients and their caregivers are permitted to enter.
  • Patients may take unused repackaged medical cannabis, medical cannabis products or paraphernalia home.
  • Recorded or background music may be played onsite.
  • Games and contests that use or award cannabis, cannabis products, or paraphernalia are not permitted.
  • A smoke-free area for employees to monitor the safe-use treatment facility is required.