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Cannabis Act. (S.C. 2018, c. 16)

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant variety Prohibited crops Business/industry/corporations Transport/storage Internal trade Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to protect public health and public safety and, in particular, to (a) protect the health of young persons by restricting their access to cannabis; (b) protect young persons and others from inducements to use cannabis; (c) provide for the licit production of cannabis to reduce illicit activities in relation to cannabis; (d) deter illicit activities in relation to cannabis through appropriate sanctions and enforcement measures; (e) reduce the burden on the criminal justice system in relation to cannabis; (f) provide access to a quality-controlled supply of cannabis; and (g) enhance public awareness of the health risks associated with cannabis use.

Full text
English/French
Website
laws.justice.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Amends

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (S.C. 2010, c. 21).

Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Consumer protection, Hazardous substances, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX