NEW: Business License Bylaw – 810-2018

Fox Creek, Alberta

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Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Page 1 RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED Town of Fox Creek Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Retailer Read the instructions carefully - they contain important information required for the completion of the disclosure package. Cannabis Retail Applications may be submitted to the Town by the following means In-Person: Town Administration Office Planning and Development (Development Permitting) 102 Kaybob Drive Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 Electronic Submissions via: Email: [email protected] Subject line: Cannabis Retail Application Mail Submissions via: Town of Fox Creek Attn: Director of Planning and Development (Business Licensing) PO Box 1410 Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 For further information, please contact the Director of Planning and Development by telephone at 780.622.3896 or by email at [email protected]. Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Page 2 RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED INSTRUCTIONS A. TERMS / DEFINITIONS 1. AGLC - Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis 2. Applicant - Individual, corporation or other entity applying for a license, registration or approval. 3. Associated Applicant - Individual, corporation or other entity that is or will be in a(n): I. Owner; II. Partner (in a partnership); III. Promoter; IV. Shareholder directly or indirectly controlling 10% or more of the shares in the Applicant; or V. Any Individual or entity with a direct or indirect financial interest of 10% or more in the Applicant. 4. Cannabis License - means a license under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) that authorizes the purchase, sale, transport, possession, storage or use of cannabis. 5. Cannabis Supplier - means a person who holds a license under the Federal Act that authorizes the person to produce cannabis for commercial purposes or to sell cannabis to AGLC. 6. Control - I. Power to direct; II. Any direct or indirect influence which, if exercised, would result in control in fact of the corporation whether directly through the ownership structure, or indirectly through a trust, a contract, ownership of shares, stocks, equities or securities of another corporation or entity. III. The ability to appoint, elect or cause the appointment or election of a director, whether or not that ability is exercised. IV. Any owner, shareholder, other individual, or corporate entity related to an associated applicant that has direct or indirect control of 10% or more of the applicant. 7. Controlling Interest - The holding by an individual group or corporate entity a majority of a business, giving the holder a means of exercising control. 8. Director - I. Those individuals acting collectively to whom the duty of managing the general affairs of the company is delegated by the shareholders. Their duty is to conduct the business of the company for the greatest benefit of the shareholders. II. Any individual acting in a capacity of the Town similar to that of a director of a company. III. A trustee, officer, member of an executive committee and any individual occupying a similar position. 9. License and/or registration - a license or registration issued under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act. 10. Officer - I. An individual employed in connection with the administration and management of a department. II. The chairman and vice-chairman of the board of directors, the president, vice-president, secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer, general manager, and any other individual designated an officer by by-law or resolution of the directors, and any other individual who performs functions for a company similar to those normally performed by an individual occupying any of those offices. III. The chairman, president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, comptroller, general counsel, general manager, director, managing director or any other individual who performs functions for a corporation similar to those normally performed by an individual occupying any such office. 11. Partner - A reference to a partner of an individual includes a spouse, common-law spouse or individual connected to the applicant by virtue of an adult interdependent relationship. 12. Promoter - Any individual, corporation or other entity who: I. Acting alone or in concert with one or more individuals or corporate entities, directly or indirectly takes the initiative in founding, organizing or substantially reorganizing a business, or INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Page 3 RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED II. In connection with the founding, organization or substantial reorganization of the business, directly or indirectly received, in consideration of services or property or both, 10% or more of a class of shares of 10% or more of the proceeds from the same of a class of shares. B. COMPLETING THE DISCLOSURE 1. Individuals are only required to complete one disclosure form. 2. Enforcement Services may request disclosure from other individuals and entities associated with the applicant. 3. An answer must be provided for every question - do not leave blank spaces: I. If a question does not apply, write "Does not Apply" or "N/A". II. If there is nothing to disclose, write "None' III. Answers such as see previous disclosure or no changes since last disclosure are NOT acceptable when questions ask for current information. 4. All disclosures must be typed or printed clearly. Illegible disclosures will be returned. 5. The disclosure may not be modified in any way. Modified disclosures will be returned. 6. If additional space is required, either make additional copies of the page, or use additional paper and attach it to the appropriate page. 7. All attachments must be clearly labelled as "Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3," etc. The attachment number must then be noted in the space provided beside the applicable question. 8. All attachments must be an accurate copy of the original, and be signed by you. 9. The disclosure must be signed/initialed as follows: I. Initial and date each page to verify all statements made are accurate, all material facts are included, and all requested information and documents are provided. II. Sign the Statutory Declaration. The Declaration must be witnessed by an individual authorized to take declarations. 10. Keep a copy of the disclosure for your records. You may be contacted for further information, documents or clarification. 11. Incomplete disclosures will be returned to the appropriate individual for completion. C. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. All information and documents provided as part of this disclosure: I. Become Property of Enforcement Services and will not be returned. II. Are confidential and will be treated as such. III. Are for Enforcement Services use to determine the applicant's eligibility for a business license. IV. Will be verified through an investigative process - further information, documents or clarification may be requested. D. PROTECTION OF INFORMATION 1. The information collected in this disclosure is only used in determining the eligibility of the applicant for a business license. 2. All application packages shall be kept confidential and shall only be released in accordance with the Freedom or Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) (Alberta) Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Initial: ______ Date: _______ RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED Page 4 APPLICANT IDENTITY 1. Applicant's Legal Name: 2. Retailer Name: 3. Business Address: Street: Town: Province: Country: Postal Code: Website: 4. Mailing Address: Street/ Box: Town: Province: Country: Postal Code: 5. Company Representative to contact regarding all matters Name: Position: Birth Date: Mailing Address: Town: Province: Country: Postal Code: Telephone: Email: 6. Is the applicant known by any other name?  No  Yes, list all names: Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Initial: ______ Date: _______ RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED Page 5 CORPORATE STRUCTURE 7. Has the applicant ever made application for or held any cannabis retail licenses/ approvals in any other jurisdiction?  No  Yes Check () one Name & Address of Regulatory Agency Contact Name & Telephone Number License / Registration Type Date Licensed & Status Details 8. List of current owners, investors, promoters, parent or holding companies, shareholders and partners (in a partnership). Individual/Person Name Position or Relationship % of Ownership CORPORATE STRUCTURE - CONTINUED Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Initial: ______ Date: _______ RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED Page 6 9. List all other corporate entities currently associated to the applicant include all subsidiary companies and those the applicant has a financial, organizational or managerial interest in. Disclosure may be requested. Provide details as to the nature and extent of any financial, organizational or managerial interest. Name Relationship Contact Name & Telephone Number 10. List all current directors and officers. (Personal disclosures and must be provided) Name Position 11. Total current members of employees - applicant: _______________________________ 12. Attach a current organizational chart showing the reporting structure and all key employees. CORPORATE STRUCTURE - CONTINUED Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Initial: ______ Date: _______ RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED Page 7 13. Has the Applicant ever been licensed/ registered with AGLC?  No  Yes Check () one License/ Registration Type Date Licensed/ Registered & Status Details 14. Has the Applicant ever been involved in any capacity in the production, distribution or selling of Cannabis?  No  Yes Check () one Name & Address of Regulatory Agency Date Contact Name & Telephone Number Details Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Initial: ______ Date: _______ RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED Page 8 CRIMINAL / LITIGATION / DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION Important Information: Failure to provide full disclosure will be taken into account in assessing the applicant's character, honesty and integrity and may result in the applicant being denied a license / registration. A. An applicant may not be eligible for license/registration if the character, financial history or competence of the applicant or any associated person (including but not limited to an owner, shareholder, director, officer, key employee, or partner of any individual shareholder, director, officer or key employee) poses a threat to the integrity of the retail of cannabis. B. Enquiries will be made to determine if the applicant or any associated person has ever been charged with or convicted of, or is subject to pending charges for a criminal, regulatory, civil or other statutory offence. C. The applicant and all associated persons must provide full disclosure of all criminal and civil proceedings on the appropriate disclosures. D. Failure to disclose any such involvement will be taken into account when assessing the applicant's eligibility for license/ registration. E. The particulars of any offence or claim and the sentence or penalty imposed will be reviewed to determine whether a conviction or charge affects the applicant's eligibility for license/ registration. F. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Answer "YES" and provide all information even if: i. The charges were dismissed or subsequently downgraded to a lesser charge. ii. The applicant was not convicted. If answering yes, ensure you check () the appropriate box and list all incidents as requested. 2. Answer "NO" if any records relating to a charge or conviction have been expunged or otherwise officially sealed by a court or government agency. DEFINITIONS: Charge - includes any indictment, information, summons or other notice of the alleged commission of a criminal offence. Arrest - includes any detaining, holding or taking into custody by any law enforcement authority to answer for the alleged performance of any offence. Offence - Includes all offences, regardless of the seriousness, under any Federal, Provincial or Municipal statute, or violations of probation or any other court order. CRIMINAL / LITIGATION / DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION - CONTINUED Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Initial: ______ Date: _______ RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED Page 9 1. Has the applicant ever been investigated for, charged with or convicted of a criminal offence or other violation of any statute, regulation or code?  No  Yes Check () one Date Reason for Investigation, Charge or Conviction Disposition and Sentence Enforcement Agenda Name and Location 2. Has the applicant ever had any cannabis retailer license/approval denied, suspended, revoked or made subject to any sanctions or fines?  No  Yes Check () one Type of License/Registration Name of Licensing Agency and Contact Name and Telephone Number Date and Reason(s) for Denial, Suspension, Revocation or Condition 3. Has the applicant ever been defendant or plaintiff in a lawsuit in the last five years? (Include all collection matters, debt matters, bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation).  No  Yes Check () one Date of Order, Judgement or Decree Docket/File Number Details Issuing Court and Location Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Initial: ______ Date: _______ RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED Page 10 COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE STATUTORY DECLARATION COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE COMPLETING APPLICATION Name: Position: Address: Telephone: Town: Province: Fax: Country: Postal Code: Email: I, _____________________________________________ (PRINT Company Representative Name) DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT 1. I have prepared this disclosure on behalf of _______________________________________, the applicant. 2. I have provided an answer to every question on this disclosure. 3. The information provided is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and all required disclosures and other documentation have been provided. 4. Any document accompanying this disclosure that is not an original document is a true copy of the original document. I MAKE this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that is of the same force and effect as if made under oath. Declared before me at ______________________________ in the province of ____________________________ This ________________ day of ________________________, A.D., 20 ______. ___________________________________________________ Company Representative Signature ___________________________________________________ _________________________________ Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths, My Appointment Expires or other Individual Authorized to take Declarations. Applicant Disclosure - Cannabis Initial: ______ Date: _______ RESTRICTED WHEN COMPLETED Page 11 APPLICANT OWNER/PRESIDENT STATUTORY DECLARATION Applicant Full Legal Name: ____________________________________________________________________ I, ______________________________________________ (Applicant Owner or President) Of the Town of ___________________________________ in the Province of _____________________________ DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT 1. I have read this Applicant Disclosure for License/Registration Application and have verified all information contained in it. 2. I have personally initialed and dated each page of this Applicant Disclosure declaring that the information provided is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I MAKE this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is the same force and effect as if made under oath. Declared before me at ______________________________ in the province of ____________________________ This ________________ day of ________________________, A.D., 20 ______. ___________________________________________________ Applicant Owner or President's Signature ___________________________________________________ _________________________________ Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths, My Appointment Expires or other Individual Authorized to take Declarations.