laws & regulations

Provincial (Alberta) regulations

  • You can possess and purchase a maximum of 30g. Carrying an excess of this amount may result in fines or criminal charges. 

  • When transporting cannabis from the area of purchase, it must be out of reach from the driver and secured in closed packaging. 

  • You can only purchase cannabis if you are 18+

  • Kids cannot enter cannabis retailers, even with an adult

  • Youth who possess more than 5g of cannabis are still subject to criminal charges

  • NO medical advice can be given in a cannabis retail location, even if you present your medical card. This is an AGLC regulation. Those looking to treat medical conditions are always advised to visit a medical cannabis resource centre 

  • Workplace impairment policies will vary. Certain industries may have a strict no-use policy, while other may be more flexible. It’s important to understand the guidelines laid out by your place of employment. 

Federal regulations 

  • Driving while under the influence of cannabis is illegal and will result in disciplinary measures (fines or jail time)

  •  Less than 2 nanograms (ng) but less than 5 ng of THC per millilitre (ml) of blood will result in a maximum $1000 fine. 5 ng of more can result in a mandatory $1000 fine as well as jail time, depending on first, second or subsequent offences. 

  • You CANNOT cross the border with any cannabis or associated product, even if you are a medical user. Additionally, when crossing the border, never lie. If you are worried about entry into another country, you may retract your application.

  •  You can grow up to four plants per household 

  • Giving or selling cannabis to anyone under the age of 18 can result in fines, criminal charges or jail time. 

  • No promotion, packaging or labelling of cannabis that could be considered appealing to young people and ensuring that important product information is clearly presented to consumers.

  •  Restrictions on cannabis advertising and packaging will generally mirror what is in place today for tobacco. Advertising will be restricted to locations where there are no minors, and there will be limits on displays and in-store promotion.

Additional restrictions and regulations will vary based on your municipality. We strongly encourage you to research the regulations in your municipality to ensure you fall within all guidelines! Municipalities state whether or not public consumption is allowed.