The new cannabis legislation provides several licensing pathways dependent on the type of cannabis product you intend to produce, distribute or export from the island.
For an overview of the licences types available, please click here.
Information on each license type is provided under each subheaders, including:
- Guidance – outlines the regulations, requirements and policies for each license. Please review thoroughly to ensure your plans align.
- Application forms - The specific application forms to submit for each license type. Forms should be completed in full with accurate information.
- At a Glance - Concise overview of key details including fees for each license route. Use these for a quick reference.
- Application Schedule - The regulatory body has provided checklist templates of required information to include in your business plan for each license type.
There are also subheaders for Integrity Guidance and IOM Fee Cap. Integrity guidance outlines the GSC expectations and processes for applications, amendment's and renewals. The IOM fee cap provides a guide to calculating cannabis licensing fees.
We encourage thoroughly reviewing the licensing guidance to choose the appropriate pathway for your specific cannabis business goals.
Please direct any questions regarding regualtions to canna@gov.im as you prepare your business plans. For any new business inquiries, please contact the Department for Enterprise at contact-business@gov.im. Adhering to all regulations will facilitate the application process and make the approval process more efficient.
For individuals or organisations looking to grow High THC cannabis.
Please pay attention to the application schedule when preparing a business plan to submit an application, as this outlines the information the GSC expects to see.
For individuals or organisations looking to transport and store cannabis independent of cultivation.
Please pay attention to the application schedule when preparing a business plan to submit an application, as this outlines the information the GSC expects to see.
For individuals or organisations looking to import or export to/from the Isle of Man.
Please pay attention to the application schedule when preparing a business plan to submit an application, as this outlines the information the GSC expects to see.
For individuals or organisations looking to process or extract cannabinoids from cannabis biomass.
Please pay attention to the application schedule when preparing a business plan to submit an application, as this outlines the information the GSC expects to see.
For individuals or organisations looking to possess cannabinoid substances for testing, analysis, research and development.
Please pay attention to the application schedule when preparing a business plan to submit an application, as this outlines the information the GSC expects to see.
For individuals or organisations wanting to grow Low THC cannabis for the production, distribution or export of fibre/industrial hemp
Please pay attention to the application schedule when preparing a business plan to submit an application, as this outlines the information the GSC expects to see.
This document outlines the GSC's expectations and processes for applications, amendments, and renewals.
Please click here
To learn more about the IOM Fee cap which is a guide to calculating cannabis licensing fees - Click here