Craft cannabis is hitting the market as newly licensed craft
producers are coming into operation. With the introduction of the
new regulations under the Cannabis Act,
the federal government created micro-cultivation licences, often
referred to as "craft producers", which have less
security and building requirements than a full-scale cultivation
licence.
Requirements for a Micro-Cultivation Licence
Individuals are now able to apply for micro-cultivation
licences. If approved for a micro-cultivation licence you would be
authorized to grow an unlimited amount of cannabis.
However, in order to qualify for a micro-processing licence,
your cannabis production facility surface area cannot be larger
than 200 square metres.1 This would include areas
with multiple surfaces such as production areas that are vertically
arranged.2 Cultivation may be conducted indoors or
outdoors however, the cannabis plant surface area would include any
indoor/outdoor areas at any single
