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A cannabis surety bond ensures cannabis businesses follow state and local government rules and protect consumers. There are typically two types of cannabis surety bonds — license bonds and permit bonds.

Key Highlights

  • Cannabis surety bonds serve as a financial guarantee that a cannabis business will operate legally, complying with local and state laws and regulations.
  • A cannabis surety bond may be required for the operation of dispensaries, cultivation facilities, processing facilities, testing laboratories, pharmacies and the transportation of marijuana or marijuana related products. 
  • A cannabis surety tax bond ensures that the business files and pays the appropriate taxes to state and local governments.  

How do I purchase a cannabis bond?

NFP, the nation's largest and most reliable surety company, is authorized to issue cannabis bonds in each of the 50 states. We can provide the best rates for your bond, as well as the fastest issuance, to get your business off and running.

Our short online application makes it easy. Click below to start the application process today.

Cannabis Bond FAQs

You likely need a cannabis surety bond if you own or operate a cannabis dispensary, cultivation facility, processing facility, testing laboratory, pharmacy or transport marijuana or marijuana related products. Most states require cannabis surety bonds and some cities also require them.

Each state — and, in some cases, individual cities or counties — has different requirements for cannabis surety bonds based on the type of cannabis business, the scope of operations, local tax laws and other factors.

Below are some examples of states with cannabis surety bond requirements:

Illinois
Oklahoma
California
Michigan

Failure to obtain the appropriate cannabis surety bond for your state or local government regulations could result in the inability to obtain a business license, penalties, fines or legal action.

The cost of a cannabis surety bond depends on factors such as the operation’s financial standings and credit history. Typically, the cost is a small percentage of the bond amount.

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