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Cannabis Is Legal In Canada! 6 Things You Need To Know

What a time to be alive! From now on, cannabis in Canada is fully legal. The first purchase of recreational marijuana took place on Wednesday on the eastern island of Newfoundland at midnight. Canada became the second country after Uruguay to legalize the possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes.

The Cannabis Legalization Act in Canada has been in preparation since 2015. Each of the thirteen provinces has its own rules for the sale and use of cannabis and consumers may feel confused.

These are the answers to some of the questions that bother Canadians and millions of people around the world.

Where can I buy weed in Canada?

In some provinces, the pot will be legally sold only in government stores; in others, only in private stores; and in others, it will be a mixture of both. No bar or restaurant will be able to sell cannabis, at least not in the beginning.

Ontario, Canada’s most densely populated province, will sell cannabis in private stores from April 1. Until then, cannabis will only be legally available for government mail order sales. So most Canadians will buy marijuana online.

Quebec is going to have 12 state stores and all of them have been opened on Thursday. Customer advisors (government employees ) will advise, among other things, which cannabis strains cause relaxation and which cause euphoria, they will inform about possible harmful effects as well.

In the province of Saskatchewan, we will find 51 shops, all of them are private. Alberta will have 17 shops, all private, but the government also offers online sales.

On the day of the legalization only dried flowers, seeds and plants will be available. Legal cannabis will have a lower level of THC, the chemical that is responsible for psychoactive effects in cannabis that’s being sold on the black market.

The law does not allow the sale of food products and cannabis concentrates until next year. So all cookies, baked goods, and drinks will have to wait for them to be bought legally.

How much does the marijuana cost in Canada?

This price depends on the quality. Shops in Quebec province plan to have many varieties available at a price of about $7 Canadian dollars (about $5.40 in US dollars) per gram in order to compete with the black market.

The special cannabis excise duty, which will be divided between the federal government and the provinces, will be included in the price of the product.

Dealers across the country have already reacted to the legalization of cannabis by lowering prices. For example, some dealers in Montreal offer two joint ventures at the price of one.

How old do I have to be to buy weed?

In most provinces, it is enough to be 19 years old to buy cannabis legally. However, Quebec has set a minimum age of 18, although the newly elected government wants to raise it to 21 years of age. Click here if you want to buy weed online

Selling cannabis to minors will be a federal crime, with the threat of up to 14 years of imprisonment.

How much cannabis can I own?

Canadians will be able to own, transport and give (free of charge) up to 30 grams of cannabis. This is enough to twist about 60 normal joints.

Can I grow cannabis at home?

In most regions of the country, growers will be able to grow up to four plants per farm, although Quebec and Manitoba decided to ban their own cannabis cultivation.

If you live in British Columbia, remember to keep your plants away from the fence or window on the street side. Driving a cannabis plant in a visible place can lead to a fine of 5,000 Canadian dollars.

What are the consequences of driving a car under the influence of cannabis?

You will be fined at least 1,000 Canadian dollars for driving a car under the influence of cannabis. Penalties may also include up to five years’ imprisonment if a driver under the influence of THC causes an accident without fatalities.

However, most policemen will rely on roadside sobriety tests (straight line crossing, etc.). Others will use roadside tests for THC in saliva. But most people suspected of riding under the influence will eventually have to take a blood test. Refusing the test will be a criminal offense.

Steve Max
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A long time digital entrepreneur, Steve has been in digital marketing since 2010 and over the past decade he has built & executed innovative online strategies for leading companies in car insurance, retail shopping, professional sports and the movie & television industry.

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