Licensing & Compliance

The MCA issues licenses for various activities including:

Based on the Cannabis Act, 2020, the following licences can be applied for:
• Cultivation Licence – Growing, harvesting, drying, trimming, curing, or packaging medicinal cannabis
• Research Licence – Conducting scientific research related to medicinal cannabis development
• Testing Facility Licence – Qualitative and quantitative analysis and testing for safety
• Manufacturer Licence – Extracting, processing, and manufacturing cannabis material and products (including edibles and derivatives)
• Dispensing Licence – Dispensing medicinal cannabis to patients
• Import Licence – Importing medicinal cannabis products and planting material from legal jurisdictions
• Export Licence – Exporting medicinal cannabis to countries where it is lawful
• Transport Licence – Transporting medicinal cannabis
• Traditional Cultivator’s Licence – For citizens who qualify under the Act to cultivate and package medicinal cannabis
• Lounge Licence – Establishing an authorised place where patients can medicate

Each license is granted following strict evaluation to ensure compliance with legal and technical standards.

To apply for a Medicinal Cannabis Licence, please follow the steps below:

1. Download the Application Form
   Click the link below to download the official application form.
2. Complete the Form
   Carefully fill out all required sections in BLOCK CAPITALS and ensure all supporting documents are attached.
3. Submit Your Application
   Completed applications must be printed and submitted in person at the Medicinal Cannabis Authority office.

Application Fees and Refund Policy
– Application fees are due at the time of submission.
– If an application is rejected, the applicant is entitled to a refund minus a 25%
processing fee, issued within 60 days.
– If the application is approved and a provisional licence issued, fees become non-
refundable.

(Regulation 30) Application Fees Medicinal Cannabis Business

Residents for St. Kitts-Nevis are expected to pay half or special waiver can be granted
of the fees that are proposed.

SCHEDULE II
(regulation 30) Licence Fees Medicinal Cannabis Business Approved Applicant

1. All fees are in EC currency.
2. Licences are valid for three years, but persons can pay annually.

The MCA conducts regular inspections and audits to ensure adherence to all regulations.
Non-compliance may result in suspension or revocation of licenses.
Licensees are encouraged to maintain transparent records and cooperate with compliance officers.