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The Cannabis Licensing Process <br /> (cont. ) <br /> 13. Applicant pays retail registration fee to the local government (see appendix for <br /> relevant fees in accordance with Minn. Stat., section 342.22). <br /> 14. Local government conducts compliance check for any applicable local ordinance <br /> established pursuant to Minn. Stat., section 342.13, if desired. <br /> 15. Local government ensures tax compliance, if applicable. <br /> 16. Local government issues retail registration to licensee. <br /> 17. Licensee is able to conduct retail sales now that they have received a state license <br /> and a local retail registration. <br /> *For businesses seeking a retail endorsement(microbusiness, mezzobusiness, and retailer), a valid local retail <br /> registration is required prior to the business commencing any retail sales. See Page 19 for information on the local <br /> retail registration process. <br /> General Licensing: Microbusiness, Wholesaler, Transporter, Testing <br /> Facility, Medical Cannabis Combination Business <br /> 1. Applicant complete application and submit application fees. If applicable, an <br /> applicant's social equity applicant status may be verified. <br /> 2. Application vetted for minimum requirements by OCM. <br /> 3. For qualified applicants, applicant completes background check process and submits <br /> attestation of labor-peace agreement. <br /> 4. If applicant successfully completes Step 3, OCM issues preliminary approval to <br /> applicant. <br /> 5. Once prepared for final licensure, selected applicant submits business location and <br /> amends application accordingly. <br /> 6. OCM forwards completed application to local government. <br /> 7. Local government completes zoning certification of whether a proposed cannabis <br /> business complies with local zoning ordinances, and if applicable, whether the <br /> proposed business complies with state fire code and building code. (This is distinct <br /> from the retail registration approval process.) <br /> 8. OCM conducts site inspection. <br /> 9. If applicant successfully passes site inspection, OCM issues license, operations may <br /> commence except for retail activity.* <br /> m MINNeSOTA Page9 <br /> OFFICE OF CANNABIS MANAGEMENT <br />