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Cannabis Regulations — Cannabis Regulations
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Cannabis Regulations — 2
Non-application — Industrial Hemp Regulations 2 These Regulations do not apply to a holder of a licence that is subject to the Industrial Hemp Regulations , or to an applicant for such a licence.
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Non-application — holder of cannabis drug licence 3 Subsection 10 (1), sections 29 to 48 and Parts 5 and 7 do not apply to a holder of a cannabis drug licence referred to in Part 8, or to an applicant for such a licence.
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Authorized activities — federal or provincial laboratory 4 (1) Individuals who are involved in the testing of cannabis as a requirement of their duties at a laboratory that is operated by the Government of Canada or the government of a province are authorized to conduct the following activities: (a) to the extent necessary to conduct the testing, (i) to possess cannabis, (ii) to obtain cannabis by altering its chemical or physical properties by any means, (iii) in the case of seed viability testing, to obtain cannabis by cultivating it, and (iv) to distribute cannabis to any of the following: (A) a holder of a licence for analytical testing, (B) an individual referred to in subsection (4), or (C) other individuals who are involved in the testing of cannabis as a requirement of their duties at a laboratory that is operated by the Government of Canada or the government of a province; (b) for the purpose of producing reference standards or manufacturing or assembling test kits, to produce cannabis, other than obtain it by cultivating, propagating or harvesting it; and (c) to sell or distribute reference standards to any of the following: (i) a holder of a licence for cultivation, (ii) a holder of a licence for processing, (iii) a holder of a licence for research, (iv) a holder of a licence for analytical testing, (v) a holder of a cannabis drug licence, (vi) an individual referred to in subsection (4), (vii) the Minister, (viii) a person to which an exemption has been granted under section 140 of the Act in relation to the cannabis or the class of cannabis that is distributed, or (ix) other individuals who are involved in the testing of cannabis as a requirement of their duties at a laboratory that is operated by the Government of Canada or the government of a province. Offer (2) An individual who conducts an activity referred to in subparagraph (1)(a)(ii) or (iii) or paragraph (1)(b) is also authorized to offer to conduct that activity. Use of an organic solvent (3) An individual who conducts an activity referred to in subparagraph (1)(a)(ii) or paragraph (1)(b) is also authorized to alter or offer to alter the chemical or physical properties of cannabis by the use of an organic solvent when conducting that activity. Authorized activities — accredited laboratory (4) An individual who is involved in the testing of cannabis as a requirement of their duties at a laboratory that is designated as an accredited laboratory under section 2.1 of the Seeds Act is authorized to conduct the activities referred to in subparagraphs (1)(a)(i), (iii) and (iv), and to offer to conduct the activity referred to in subparagraph (1)(a)(iii), to the extent necessary to conduct the testing. SOR/2018-144, s. 374 SOR/2019-206, s. 2 SOR/2022-251, s. 2
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Distribution — analytical testing 5 An individual is authorized to distribute cannabis to a holder of a licence for analytical testing if the quantity of cannabis does not exceed the equivalent of 30 g of dried cannabis, as determined in accordance with subsection 2(4) of the Act.
Cannabis Regulations — 5.1
Sale of cannabis containing caffeine 5.1 For the purposes of subsection 34(1) of the Act, (a) a holder of a licence for processing that authorizes the sale of cannabis may, in accordance with the licence, sell edible cannabis that is not a cannabis product and that contains caffeine if the caffeine has been introduced through the use of ingredients that naturally contain caffeine; and (b) the following persons may, in accordance with their licence or the provincial authorization, as the case may be, sell edible cannabis that is a cannabis product and that contains caffeine if the caffeine has been introduced through the use of ingredients that naturally contain caffeine and the total amount of caffeine in each immediate container of the cannabis product does not exceed 30 mg: (i) a holder of a licence for processing that authorizes the sale of cannabis, (ii) a holder of a licence for sale that authorizes the sale of cannabis products, and (iii) a person that is authorized under a provincial Act referred to in subsection 69(1) of the Act to sell cannabis. SOR/2019-206, s. 3
Cannabis Regulations — 5.2
Sale of cannabis containing ethyl alcohol 5.2 (1) For the purposes of subsection 34(1) of the Act, (a) a holder of a licence for processing that authorizes the sale of cannabis may, in accordance with the licence, sell a cannabis extract that is not a cannabis product and that contains ethyl alcohol; and (b) the following persons may, in accordance with their licence or the provincial authorization, as the case may be, sell a cannabis extract that is a cannabis product and that contains ethyl alcohol if the cannabis extract is intended to be consumed by means of inhalation and meets the requirements set out in subsection 101.3(5.1) or if it is intended to be ingested and meets the requirements set out in subsection 101.3(6): (i) a holder of a licence for processing that authorizes the sale of cannabis, (ii) a holder of a licence for sale that authorizes the sale of cannabis products, and (iii) a person that is authorized under a provincial Act referred to in subsection 69(1) of the Act to sell cannabis. Cannabis topical (1.1) For the purposes of subsection 34(1) of the Act, (a) a holder of a licence for processing that authorizes the sale of cannabis may, in accordance with the licence, sell a cannabis topical that is not a cannabis product and that contains denatured ethyl alcohol; and (b) the following persons may, in accordance with their licence or the provincial authorization, as the case may be, sell a cannabis topical that is a cannabis product and that contains denatured ethyl alcohol: (i) a holder of a licence for processing that authorizes the sale of cannabis, (ii) a holder of a licence for sale that authorizes the sale of cannabis products; and (iii) a person that is authorized under a provincial Act referred to in subsection 69(1) of the Act to sell cannabis. Edible cannabis (2) For the purposes of subsection 34(1) of the Act, (a) a holder of a licence for processing that authorizes the sale of cannabis may, in accordance with the licence, sell edible cannabis that is not a cannabis product and that contains ethyl alcohol; and (b) the following persons may, in accordance with their licence or the provincial authorization, as the case may be, sell edible cannabis that is a cannabis product and that contains ethyl alcohol if the concentration of ethyl alcohol does not exceed 0.5% w/w of the edible cannabis: (i) a holder of a licence for processing that authorizes the sale of cannabis, (ii) a holder of a licence for sale that authorizes the sale of cannabis products, and (iii) a person that is authorized under a provincial Act referred to in subsection 69(1) of the Act to sell cannabis. Reference standard (3) For the purposes of subsection 34(1) of the Act, the following persons are authorized to sell a reference standard that contains any substance that is referred to in column 1 of Schedule 5 to the Act: (a) a holder of a licence for processing that authorizes the sale of cannabis; (b) a holder of a licence for analytical testing that authorizes the sale of cannabis; or (c) the individuals referred to in section 4. SOR/2019-206, s. 3 SOR/2022-251, s. 3 SOR/2025-43, s. 2
Cannabis Regulations — 5.3
Prohibition to sell — voluntary recall 5.3 A person that is authorized under a provincial Act referred to in subsection 69(1) of the Act to sell cannabis must not sell a cannabis product that they know is the subject of a voluntary recall in Canada that has been commenced for reasons respecting (a) the quality of the cannabis product; or (b) the applicable requirements of Part 5 or 6 are otherwise not being met. SOR/2019-206, s. 3
Cannabis Regulations — 5.4
Reference standards — prohibition 5.4 A reference standard must not be used as an ingredient, be included in a cannabis product or be packaged and labelled for sale to a consumer at the retail level. SOR/2022-251, s. 4
Cannabis Regulations — 5.5
Reference standards appealing to young persons 5.5 For the purposes of section 31 of the Act, the following persons are authorized to sell a reference standard even if it has an appearance, shape or other sensory attribute or a function that there are reasonable grounds to believe could be appealing to young persons: (a) a holder of a licence for processing that authorizes the sale of cannabis; (b) a holder of a licence for analytical testing that authorizes the sale of cannabis; and (c) the individuals referred to in section 4. SOR/2022-251, s. 4
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Definition of distribute 6 In this Part, distribute does not include administering.
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Notice to local authorities 7 (1) Before submitting an application to the Minister for a licence for cultivation, a licence for processing or a licence for sale that authorizes the possession of cannabis, the person that intends to submit the application must provide a written notice to the following authorities in the area in which the site referred to in the application is located: (a) the local government; (b) the local fire authority; and (c) the local police force or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment that is responsible for providing policing services to that area. Content of notice (2) The notice must contain the following information: (a) the person’s name; (b) the date on which the person expects to submit the application; (c) the class and the subclass of licence that will be sought, the activity that the person expects to conduct under the licence and an indication that the activity will be conducted in relation to cannabis; and (d) the address of the site where the person proposes to conduct the activities and, if applicable, of each building within the site. Senior official (3) The notice must be addressed to a senior official of the local authority to which it is provided. Definition of local government (4) In this section, local government includes (a) an incorporated city, metropolitan area, town, village or other municipality; (b) an authority responsible for delivering municipal services that are related to the activities to be conducted under the licence to an unincorporated city, metropolitan area, town, village or other municipality; (c) a band , as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Indian Act ; and (d) a First Nation, Métis or Inuit government that is party to a self-government or land claims agreement that is given effect by an Act of Parliament, or a First Nation, Métis or Inuit government established under a provincial Act.
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Classes of licences 8 (1) The following, among others, are established as classes of licences that authorize activities in relation to cannabis: (a) a licence for cultivation; (b) a licence for processing; (c) a licence for analytical testing; (d) a licence for sale; (e) a licence for research; and (f) a cannabis drug licence. Drug containing cannabis (2) Despite subsection (1), the licences referred to in paragraphs (1)(a), (b) and (d) authorize activities in relation to cannabis, other than a drug containing cannabis. Subclasses — cultivation (3) The following, among others, are established as subclasses of a licence for cultivation: (a) a licence for micro-cultivation; (b) a licence for standard cultivation; and (c) a licence for a nursery. Subclasses — processing (4) The following, among others, are established as subclasses of a licence for processing: (a) a licence for micro-processing; and (b) a licence for standard processing. Subclasses — sale (5) A licence for sale for medical purposes is established as a subclass, among others, of a licence for sale.
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Licence — content 9 A licence, other than a licence referred to in paragraph 8 (1)(f), must set out the following information: (a) the name of the holder of the licence; (b) the licence number; (c) the class of the licence and, if applicable, the subclass of the licence; (d) the address of the site where the activity is authorized and, if applicable, of each building within the site; (e) the authorized activity at the site and, if applicable, the authorized activity that may be conducted at each building within the site; (f) any conditions that the Minister considers appropriate; (g) the effective date of the licence; and (h) the date of expiry of the licence.
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Obtaining cannabis 10 (1) Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a holder of a licence that authorizes the possession of cannabis must only possess cannabis that was obtained in accordance with the former Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations , the former Industrial Hemp Regulations or the Industrial Hemp Regulations or that is obtained in accordance with these Regulations or from a person that is authorized under a provincial Act referred to in subsection 69(1) of the Act to sell cannabis. Exception — licence for cultivation (2) A holder of a licence for cultivation is authorized to possess cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds that were not obtained in accordance with subsection (1) if the holder had submitted to the Minister, with the licence application, a declaration, signed and dated by the individual who signed and dated the application, indicating the quantity of such cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds that they will have in their possession on the effective date of the licence. Authorized quantity (3) The quantity of cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds that the holder is authorized to possess under subsection (2) must be equal to the amount indicated in the declaration. SOR/2019-206, s. 4
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Master grower 12 (1) A holder of a licence for micro-cultivation or standard cultivation must retain the services of one individual as a master grower. Responsibilities and knowledge (2) The master grower is responsible for the cultivation, propagation and harvesting of cannabis and must have sufficient knowledge of the provisions of the Act and these Regulations in relation to those activities. Alternate (3) A holder of a licence for micro-cultivation or standard cultivation may designate one individual as the alternate master grower who is qualified to replace the master grower.
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Micro-cultivation — threshold 13 (1) A holder of a licence for micro-cultivation (a) must clearly delineate a surface area that does not exceed 800 m 2 in which all the cannabis plants, including all the parts of the plants, must be contained; and (b) must cultivate, propagate or harvest cannabis plants only from that surface area. Surface area — calculation (2) If the surface area referred to in paragraph (1)(a) consists of multiple surfaces, such as surfaces arranged above one another, the area of each surface must be included in the calculation of the total surface area. SOR/2025-43, s. 4
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Authorized activities 14 (1) Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a holder of a licence for a nursery is authorized to conduct those of the following activities that are authorized by the licence: (a) to possess cannabis; (b) to obtain cannabis pollen, cannabis plants or cannabis plant seeds by cultivating, propagating and harvesting cannabis; (c) for the purpose of testing, to obtain cannabis by altering its chemical or physical properties by any means; and (d) to sell cannabis. Offer (2) A holder of a licence for a nursery that is authorized to conduct the activity referred to in paragraph (1)(b) is also authorized to offer to conduct that activity. Ancillary activity (3) A holder of a licence for a nursery that is authorized to conduct the activity referred to in paragraph (1)(b) is also authorized, to the extent necessary to conduct that activity, to conduct ancillary activities such as drying cannabis. Use of organic solvent (4) A holder of a licence for a nursery that is authorized to conduct the activity referred to in paragraph (1)(c) is also authorized to alter the chemical or physical properties of cannabis by the use of an organic solvent when conducting that activity. Sale (5) A holder of a licence for a nursery whose licence authorizes the sale of cannabis is authorized to conduct the following activities: (a) to sell and distribute cannabis pollen, cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds to any of the following: (i) a holder of a licence for cultivation, (ii) a holder of a licence for processing, (iii) a holder of a licence for analytical testing, (iv) a holder of a licence for research, (v) a holder of a cannabis drug licence, (vi) the Minister, (vii) a person to which an exemption has been granted under section 140 of the Act in relation to the cannabis or class of cannabis that is sold or distributed, or (viii) the individuals referred to in section 4 ; (b) to sell and distribute cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds, that are cannabis products, to the following: (i) a holder of a licence for sale, or (ii) a person that is authorized under a provincial Act referred to in subsection 69(1) of the Act to sell cannabis; and (c) to send and deliver cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds, that are cannabis products, to the purchaser of the products at the request of (i) a person that is authorized under a provincial Act referred to in subsection 69(1) of the Act to sell cannabis, or (ii) a holder of a licence for sale. Client’s shipping address (6) If a holder of a licence for a nursery sends or delivers cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds under subparagraph (5)(c)(ii) further to the sale of such products under section 289 , the holder must send or deliver the products to the client’s shipping address as indicated by the holder of a licence for sale for medical purposes. SOR/2019-206, s. 6 SOR/2025-43, s. 5
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Master grower 15 (1) A holder of a licence for a nursery must retain the services of one individual as a master grower. Responsibilities and knowledge (2) The master grower is responsible for the cultivation, propagation and harvesting of cannabis and must have sufficient knowledge of the provisions of the Act and these Regulations in relation to those activities. Alternate (3) A holder of a licence for a nursery may designate one individual as the alternate master grower who is qualified to replace the master grower.
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Obtaining cannabis plant seeds 16 (1) A holder of a licence for a nursery that cultivates cannabis for the purpose of obtaining cannabis plant seeds must (a) clearly delineate a total surface area that does not exceed 200 m 2 in which all the budding or flowering cannabis plants, including all the parts of those plants, must be contained; (b) not possess more than 20 kg of flowering heads harvested from the plants referred to in paragraph (a), with the exception of the cannabis plant seeds; and (c) destroy the flowering heads — with the exception of the cannabis plant seeds — leaves and branches of the plants referred to in paragraph (a) within 30 days of harvesting them. Surface area — calculation (2) If the surface area referred to in paragraph (1)(a) consists of multiple surfaces, such as surfaces arranged above one another, the area of each surface must be included in the calculation of the total surface area. SOR/2025-43, s. 6
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Quality assurance person 19 (1) A holder of a licence for processing must retain the services of one individual as a quality assurance person who has the training, experience and technical knowledge related to the requirements of Parts 5 and 6 that are applicable to the class of cannabis in respect of which activities are conducted under the licence. Exception — edible cannabis (1.1) Despite subsection (1), if the quality assurance person does not have the training, experience and technical knowledge related to the requirements of Parts 5 and 6 that are applicable to edible cannabis, the holder of a licence for processing that conducts activities in respect of that class of cannabis must retain the services of another individual who has that training, experience and technical knowledge. Responsibilities (2) The quality assurance person is responsible for (a) assuring the quality of the cannabis before it is made available for sale; (b) investigating every complaint received in respect of the quality of the cannabis and, if necessary, immediately taking measures to mitigate any risk; and (c) if they suspect, on reasonable grounds, that the cannabis or anything that will be used as an ingredient presents a risk of injury to human health or that the applicable requirements of Part 5 or 6 are otherwise not being met, immediately investigating the matter and, if necessary, immediately taking measures to mitigate any risk. Alternate (3) The holder of a licence for processing may designate one or more individuals as alternate quality assurance persons who are qualified to replace the quality assurance person. Non-application (4) Subsections (1) to (3) do not apply in respect of a reference standard or a test kit. SOR/2019-206, s. 9 SOR/2022-251, s. 6 SOR/2025-43, s. 8
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Minister’s approval 20 (1) A holder of a licence for processing must obtain the Minister’s approval before (a) designating or replacing an alternate quality assurance person; and (b) replacing the quality assurance person by an individual, other than by the alternate quality assurance person. Application — content (2) The holder of a licence for processing must, for the purpose of obtaining the Minister’s approval, submit an application that includes the following: (a) the name and date of birth of the proposed alternate quality assurance person or the proposed quality assurance person; (b) a description of the proposed quality assurance person’s or the proposed alternate quality assurance person’s qualifications in respect of the matters referred to in subsection 19 (1); and (c) a declaration, signed and dated by the responsible person referred to in section 37 , indicating that all information provided in support of the application is correct and complete to the best of their knowledge. Additional information (3) The Minister may, on receiving an application for approval, require the submission of any additional information that pertains to the information contained in the application and that is necessary for the Minister to consider the application.