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AGCO Adds New Monetary Penalty Infraction For Ontario Cannabis Retailers
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AGCO Adds New Monetary Penalty Infraction For Ontario Cannabis Retailers
On December 5, 2025, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) updated the Schedule of Monetary Penalties under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 and Ontario Regulation 468/18. These updates—which apply to cannabis retail licence and Retail Store Authorization (RSA) holders—introduce two new infractions with corresponding maximum penalties. The additions reflect regulatory changes to section...
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