The Legalities Surrounding the Cannabis Industry in Canada

Canada legalized cannabis on October 17, 2018, so this law is still relatively new to the country. Many people have become somewhat confused about the legalities surrounding the industry, so let us put your mind at ease. Here is what you need to know about the legalities surrounding the cannabis industry in Canada.

Who Can Partake?

Cannabis use is not given to everyone in Canada. The law strictly prohibits the use of any personal use cannabis product for those under the age of 18. The stipulation goes further to prohibit marketing of cannabis and cannabis products to minors under 18. There shall be no packaging or promotional materials to entice minors to purchase products under Canada’s strict cannabis regulations.

What Does Personal Use Mean?

This is an area in which many people find confusing. Personal use is very different than the distribution laws surrounding the industry. Those who are over the age of 18 may possess up to 30 grams of legally procured cannabis in dried form or the equivalent in products containing cannabis. It is also legal to grow up to 4 plants per residence. The laws regarding possession will vary depending on province, so know the individual possession laws of your province. These laws are in place to ensure personal use and not distribution of cannabis.

How Do I Know a Retailer is Legal?

The sale of cannabis is strictly regulated to avoid unlawful distribution. Legal cannabis is procured through regulated entities in which strict processing of cannabis is maintained and controlled. Cannabis can be purchased in raw form, dried, seeds, oils, extracts, and topicals. It is not yet legal to procure edibles made from cannabis. Legal retailers will have the correct licensing available for customers and law enforcement to view.

Canada has also implemented specified stamps on cannabis packaging to ensure the legal procurement of the substance. Legal retailers maintain an excise stamp on each package and carry mandatory health warnings, risk use warnings as well as the standardized cannabis symbol.

Can I Travel with Cannabis?

Even though cannabis is legal in Canada, it is not so in all countries. Traveling with cannabis can be a precarious thing as understanding the laws of other countries may be a bit confusing. Therefore, Canada strictly prohibits traveling with cannabis. This includes all travel, so it is best to leave your cannabis at home if you intend on visiting another country.

We live in an age where cannabis is being embraced by people from all walks of life and when used responsibly, has proven to be highly beneficial to many health concerns. Cannabis may not yet be legal in all countries, but for those in Canada, its use, although strictly enforced, is thankfully legal. The future is bright for the industry and for those looking to partake, know the laws of Canada as well as its individual provinces. The laws are always changing so always stay up to date on current laws as well as proposed future laws.

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