Cannabis Use in Saanich
The use of cannabis is regulated by the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act and the Cannabis Regulations. Under the legislation, adults over the age of 19 are able to possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or its equivalent in public. Adults are also able to grow up to four cannabis plants per household.
Possession of more than 30 grams of dried cannabis or its equivalent in public, as well as the sale of cannabis, is illegal unless authorized under the Cannabis Act and regulations.
Cannabis use is prohibited in all public places, including parks, playgrounds, and beaches. It is also prohibited to smoke cannabis within six metres of doorways, windows, or air intakes of buildings.
Penalties for violating the Cannabis Act and regulations can range from a fine of up to $5,000 to imprisonment for up to three years.
The legalization of cannabis in Canada is a complex process that involves the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. Each level of government has its own laws and regulations surrounding cannabis.
The Cannabis Act is the federal law that governs the possession, sale, production, and import/export of cannabis in Canada. The act came into effect on October 17, 2018.
