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Application Minimum 

 

This section outlines the basic requirements and application process for submitting a license application to the GSC.

Submitting an Application

Applications may be submitted directly to the GSC at  Canna@gov.im, by a registered business or a legal/corporate advisor. The GSC accepts applications from all three channels with no preference for the submission channel.

Eligibility

  1. Applicants must be an Isle of Man registered company.
  2. Companies must have a minimum of 2 on-island directors.
  3. Companies must nominate a Responsible Person (RP) as the key contact.

Restrictions

Individuals convicted of drug offences cannot hold any role in a licensed operation.

Considerations

  1. Applicants must consider applicable guidelines from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency including good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP).
  2. As part of the application process, applicants must also comply with Secure By Design guidelines and obtain the necessary accreditation.
  3. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) must be contacted/applied to.
  +441624 685816 

 Transparent dhsc@gov.im

 

Making an application

  1. Identify the licence type that is correct for you and your business via Guidance Documents or Guidance Summaries. 
  2. Understand the processes and requirements. We have prepared Guidance Documents to assist you.
  3. Prepare your application and get all necessary paperwork ready using the Business Plan Checklist
  4. Submit your application to the GSC for consideration.

 

GSC Review Criteria

The GSC will review submissions to ensure:

  1. Applications are fully completed.
  2. Required documents and information are provided.
  3. Business model meets regulatory requirements.

 

Background Checks

Background checks will be required on a nominated 'key person' in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Licences) (Data Processing) Regulations 2022. 

There is a section checklist on each Personal Declaration form which provides a list of all the required documents. The nominated key person must be one of:

 

 

Personal Declaration Form (PDF) Controlled Roles

 

Approved role

Description
Responsible Person Person named on a medicinal cannabis licence listed
Authorised Witness A person authorised by the Commission to attest to the destruction
Person in Charge A person nominated by the Responsible Person to control the business
Person responsible for legal compliance A person nominated by the Responsible Person to control the business
Company Director A Director of a company, including non-executive

 

Personal Declaration Form (PDF) Non-Controlled Roles

 

Approved role Description
Shareholder with more than or equal to 5% (private company) Shareholders with more than 5% who acquire voting rights and qualify for dividends
Shareholder with more than or equal to 20% (public company) Shareholders with more than 20% of a public companies shares. Or concert party holding the same in aggregate
Trustee (arrangement that confers ownership or financial privilege) All trustees in an arrangement that confer ownership of, or financial privileges arising from the licence

 

Simplified Personal Declaration Form (SPDF) 

 

Approved role

Description
Investor Investors in the business, regardless of any rewards – any person contributing money to a licence other than a customer