A Quick Breakdown of Canada's Weed Laws
Canada's Legal Weed Landscape: Laws & Regulations Simplified
Medical cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2001, but in October 2008, Canada became the second country in the world (after Uruguay) to legalize recreational cannabis. This unexpected move marked a milestone in history and a victory for the cannabis community, and now what was once a punishable offense has become part of everyday life.
Below you can find the summary of the cannabis laws in Canada.
Is Weed Legal Legal in Canada?
Yes, cannabis is legal in Canada for both recreational and medical use.
How Much Weed Can Someone Possess in Canada?
Citizens, residents, and tourists can possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis in public.
What Is the Legal Age To Use Weed in Canada?
The minimum age to buy and use cannabis in Canada is 19 in most provinces and territories. In the province of Alberta, it is 18, and in the province of Quebec, it's 21.
Are There Recreational Dispensaries in Canada?
Yes, there are recreational dispensaries where you can legally buy cannabis in Canada.
How Do I Buy Weed in Canada?
As long as you're above the legal age and provide a government-issued ID like a driver's license or passport, you can get cannabis in Canada.
Can You Use Weed In Public in Canada?
Using cannabis in public in Canada depends on the province or territory. In most provinces and territories, cannabis can be used in public wherever tobacco can be used, as long as it's away from schools, playgrounds, and children's facilities. However, some provinces/territories prohibit cannabis use in public for both recreational and medical marijuana.
For more information on the public consumption laws in the provinces and territories in Canada, click here.
Can You Grow Your Own Plants in Canada?
Yes, citizens and residents over the legal age can cultivate up to four plants in their homes and share up to 30 grams of personally grown cannabis with adults over the legal age.
It is illegal to sell cannabis or share it with anyone under the legal age.
Is CBD Legal in Canada?
Yes, hemp-derived CBD containing less than 0.3% THC is legal in Germany.
