MBLL is the exclusive wholesaler of non-medical cannabis in Manitoba, selling to authorized private Manitoba cannabis retailers. Retailers can only purchase cannabis through MBLL.
Each cannabis store location requires its own Licence. There are two categories of Licences an Applicant may apply for: Age-Restricted Licence and Controlled-Access Licence. For complete details on the two categories of Licences, please visit: lgcamb.ca/cannabis/retail-licences.
Licensing of Controlled-Access stores is limited to retailers located outside of major urban areas. The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act was amended on June 3, 2025, to prohibit the licensing of Controlled-Access stores located in cities, towns or other urban municipalities having a population over 5,000 people. Controlled-Access stores located in major urban areas that were licensed prior to June 3, 2025, are able to continue operating within the terms and conditions of their Licences.