GET THE FACTS

Non-medical cannabis is now legal in Canada. Here, you’ll find information on the laws and regulations that will help keep the people and communities of British Columbia safe.

SAFE COMMUNITIES

There are laws and regulations to keep your community safe. With public health and safety top of mind, the Province has passed legislation to provide legal, controlled access to non-medical cannabis in British Columbia.

SAFE KIDS

There are strict laws in place to protect children. You must be 19 years or older to buy, consume (through smoking, vaping and all other forms of consumption), possess or grow non-medical cannabis. Early and regular cannabis use is associated with higher risks of dependency and health problems.

SAFE ROADS

Road safety is a priority for everyone. There are strict laws and regulations to keep our roads safe.

CONTACTS

BC Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Secretariat: cannabis.secretariat@gov.bc.ca
Liquor Distribution Branch: cannabis@bcldb.com
Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch: cannabisregs@gov.bc.ca
Community Safety Unit: csu@gov.bc.ca
Federal Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Branch: cannabis@canada.ca

This website contains general information about cannabis and is not a replacement for the legislation. It does not contain or constitute legal advice.

Source: https://cannabis.gov.bc.ca/