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Apply to vary an existing medicinal cannabis permit – cultivation and production for medicinal or scientific purposes

Guidance on applying to vary an existing medicinal cannabis permit for cultivation and production under the Narcotic Drugs Act in Australia.

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Possible variations

You can apply to vary your permit to change:

  • Licence holder name (without changing the legal entity) — Type 1
  • Maximum quantity held at any one time (within existing total authorised limits) — Type 1
  • Authorised supply pathway categories — Type 2
  • Total authorised quantities within the permit period — Type 3
  • Approved cultivation and production activities — Type 3

Each variation type reflects the level of regulatory assessment required.