In preparation for the upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. The regulations were passed on Oct. 1, 2018 and will go into effect officially on the date of Canada’s recreational cannabis legalization – Oct. 17, 2018. At that time, cannabis will no longer be considered a drug under […]
Read moreIn preparation for the upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. The regulations were passed on Oct. 1, 2018 and will go into effect officially on the date of Canada’s recreational cannabis legalization – Oct. 17, 2018. At that time, cannabis will no longer be considered a drug under […]
Read moreAs per MCR 2021/2022 – #186, the Office of Economic Development is notifying the community that as of December 22, 2021, the acceptance of Cannabis Retail License Applications will be on a freeze. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will re-evaluate this resolution in 180 days of the date of this resolution; or if a current licensed cannabis retailer closes, this […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has officially licensed the first businesses in the community to enter the recreational cannabis industry. Two retailers and one cultivator have been licensed in compliance with the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation and thorough application process. “We have received several applications for licensing throughout the past year and we appreciate our business community’s patience as […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation (MCR 2018 #212), which governs the possession, use, cultivation, sale, and distribution of cannabis in Akwesasne under the jurisdiction of the MCA. The regulation includes the requirement for cannabis-related businesses to obtain a license from the MCA. The Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation took effect on October 17, 2018 when […]
Read more1. When is recreational cannabis legal in Canada? a. October 17, 2018 2. Can I start selling recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018? a. No. MCA is currently working out the licensing process under the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. 3. Can I apply for a business licence to sell recreational cannabis out of my house? a. No, a retail location […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) recently passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation (MCR 2018 #212), which will govern the possession, use, cultivation, sale, and distribution of cannabis in Akwesasne when it comes into force on October 17th, 2018. The regulation includes the requirement for cannabis-related businesses to obtain a license from the MCA. The Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation can […]
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