Retail Cannabis Store Handbook
Policies
- Each retail cannabis store must have a distinct business name that is not registered by another business interest. (For more information contact Alberta Registries at 780-427-7013 or servicealberta.gov.ab.ca.) (Amended Jan 2022)
- Use of the term "Alberta" or "AGLC" is prohibited in a store name.
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- Signage must be in good taste and not depict a lifestyle, endorsement, person, character or animal.
- Signage may not promote intoxication. Terms and images such as, but not limited to, “chronic,” “stoned” or “high” are not permitted.
- Signage that claims beneficial health effects, or makes a statement regarding increased potency or concentration are not permitted.
- Use of any term, symbol or graphic normally associated with medicine, health or pharmaceuticals are prohibited in a store name or signage. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- use of the term Pharmacy, Dispensary, Apothecary, Rx or Drug Store, med, medi or clinic;
- use of the term Medicine, Medicinal, Health or Therapeutic; or
- use of graphics or symbols that would denote the above.
- Sign(s) or identification may not include graphics which:
- appeal to minors;
- show the use of cannabis;
- display intoxication;
- display or identify a cannabis product or accessory;
- display a price; or (Amended May 2022)
- display any sporting or cultural event or activity.
Guidelines
- A common business name may be used when a number of retail cannabis stores are operated by the same owner.