Ontario municipalities had a one-time option to opt-out of having cannabis retail stores in their communities. Municipalities had until January 22, 2019 to inform the AGCO if they wished to opt out. Municipalities that chose to opt out can opt back in at any time—but once they are in, they may no longer opt out.
If the AGCO did not received written notification from a municipality by January 22, 2019, then, by default, private cannabis retail stores will be allowed within that jurisdiction beginning April 1, 2019.
| Municipality | Status | Date of resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Dutton/Dunwich, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde, United Townships of | Opted-in | |
| Ear Falls, Township of | Opted-in | |
| East Ferris, Township of | Opted-in | |
| East Garafraxa, Township of | Opted-in | |
| East Gwillimbury, Town of | Opted-out | |
| East Hawkesbury, Township of | Opted-out | |
| East Zorra-Tavistock, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Elgin, County of | Opted-in | |
| Elizabethtown-Kitley, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Elliot Lake, City of | Opted-in | |
| Emo, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Englehart, Town of | Opted-in | |
| Enniskillen, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Erin, Town of | Opted-in | |
| Espanola, Town of | Opted-in | |
| Essa, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Essex, Town of | Opted-in | |
| Essex, County of | Opted-in |