To be eligible for this authority, you must:
- satisfy the agency that you and your associates are suitable to hold an authorisation
- not have been found guilty of a serious offence in the past ten years (this also applies to your associates)
- ensure that the locality, facilities and proposed security arrangements are suitable for the activities you will undertake.
The agency will carry out a full investigation into your application, and may refer a copy of your application to Victoria Police.
You are required to provide:
- national criminal history checks for yourself and your associates
- credit report
- business or research plan
- information about the proposed growing site(s) as part of the application process.