The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has sent a notice out to stakeholders regarding policy changes to cannabis secure storage requirements in the province.

As of January 7, 2025, permitted retailers and wholesalers in the province are no longer required to build separate cannabis secure storage areas within their stores and warehouses.

Other aspects of the province’s facility security requirements such as alarms and camera systems remain in place. 

In addition, retail and wholesale permittees are no longer required to store cannabis in a separate secure storage area within the store or warehouse outside of operating hours. 

Type 2 integrated stores that operate 24 hours a day will need to keep all cannabis products locked up after authorized cannabis retailing hours. Integrated cannabis retail store permits are able to sell cannabis, cannabis accessories, and cannabis ancillary items alongside other goods or services, and a type 2 integrated permit is one that allows minors. 

The SLGA says the changes are in response to industry feedback and a review of other provincial policies. Alberta recently made similar rule changes for retailers.

Featured image of Modern Day Cannabis in Saskatoon.

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