Cannabis in Yukon became legal when the national Cannabis Act went into force on October 17, 2018.
Cannabis in Canada has been legal for medicinal purposes since 2001 under conditions outlined in the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, later superseded by the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations,[1] issued by Health Canada and seed, grain, and fibre production was permitted under licence by Health Canada.[2]
The federal Cannabis Act, legalizing cannabis for recreational use, came into effect on October 17, 2018.[3][4] Each province and territory set its own laws for various aspects, such as the legal age, whether householders can grow cannabis, and the method of retail sales.[5][6]
Legalization of cannabis for recreational use[edit]
For Yukon's proposed framework, the territory planned to have one government-owned physical store in the main city of Whitehorse, and online sales to reach more distant communities. The minimum age for cannabis use would be 19.[7]
By October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Yukon store in Whitehorse and the territory’s e-commerce retail site were operating. They stocked "over 30 strains and 120 unique products including dried flower, milled flower, pre-rolled, oils and capsules". Product ordered on-line is delivered by Canada Post. The Yukon Liquor Corporation planned to set up a cannabis licensing board by spring 2019 to accept applications from private companies to operate retail stores.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations". laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
- ^ "Industrial Hemp Regulation Program FAQ". Health Canada. November 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ Scott, Monique (June 20, 2018). "Marijuana to be legal in Canada starting October 17, Trudeau confirms". Global News.
- ^ "The Cannabis Act: The Facts". Health Canada. Government of Canada. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "Marijuana is legal everywhere across Canada now". Inside Halton. Metroland News. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "Cannabis is legal in Canada — here's what you need to know". CBC News. CBC. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ Yukon government not expecting to make an early profit from pot – Yukon News
- ^ "Cannabis Yukon opens for business October 17". Cannabis Yukon. CBC. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
External links[edit]
- Yukon's proposed framework for legalized cannabis, Government of Yukon
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