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Cannabis Regulations — 156
Suspension — other circumstance 156 For the purpose of paragraph 64(1)(b) of the Act, other circumstances for the suspension of a cannabis drug licence are the following: (a) the Minister of Health suspends, in respect of an activity that the holder of the cannabis drug licence is authorized to conduct under the licence, an establishment licence that is necessary to authorize the holder to conduct that activity at the site or at a building within the site; (b) the cannabis licence issued to the holder of the cannabis drug licence under subsection 14(1.1) of the Excise Act, 2001 is suspended under subsection 23(2) of that Act. SOR/2019-206, s. 52
Cannabis Regulations — 157
Revocation — other circumstances 157 For the purpose of paragraph 65(h) of the Act, other circumstances for the revocation of a cannabis drug licence are the following: (a) the licence that has been suspended is not reinstated because the reasons for the suspension still exist or the holder of the licence has not demonstrated to the Minister that the suspension is unfounded; (b) the holder of the licence has requested its revocation in writing; (c) the holder of the licence no longer holds an establishment licence that is necessary to authorize them to conduct, at the site or at a building within the site, an activity that is authorized under the cannabis drug licence; and (d) the holder of the licence no longer holds the cannabis licence referred to in subsection 14(1.1) of the Excise Act, 2001 , if it is required. SOR/2019-206, s. 53
Cannabis Regulations — 158
Security obligations 158 A holder of a cannabis drug licence must (a) take reasonable steps to protect the cannabis they possess against theft or loss; (b) if they experience a theft of cannabis or a loss of cannabis that cannot be explained on the basis of normally accepted operations, (i) notify a police force within 24 hours after becoming aware of its theft or loss, and (ii) notify the Minister, in writing, within 10 days after becoming aware of its theft or loss; and (c) take any steps that are necessary to ensure the safekeeping of cannabis when distributing it.
Cannabis Regulations — 159
Possession — Person 159 The following persons, if they have obtained a drug containing cannabis either in accordance with these Regulations, or from a person that is exempt under section 140 of the Act from the application of subsections 9(1) and (2) and 10(1) and (2) of the Act with respect to that drug, are authorized to possess the drug: (a) a pharmacist, a practitioner who is entitled to practise in the province in which they possess the drug or a holder of a cannabis drug licence, if they require the drug for their business or profession; (b) a practitioner who is entitled to practise in a province other than the province in which they possess the drug and their possession is for emergency medical purposes only; (c) a hospital employee or a practitioner in a hospital; (d) an individual who possesses a quantity of the drug that exceeds the applicable limit under the Act and has obtained the drug for their own use or for their animal from a practitioner or in accordance with a prescription that was not issued or obtained in contravention of these Regulations; (e) an individual who possesses a quantity of the drug that exceeds the applicable limit under the Act and has reasonable grounds to believe that the drug was obtained by another individual in accordance with paragraph (d) if the possession is for the purpose of its return or destruction; (f) a licensed dealer, if the possession is for the purpose of its destruction; (g) a person to which an exemption has been granted under section 140 of the Act with respect to the possession of that drug, if the possession is for a purpose set out in the exemption; or (h) the Minister.
Cannabis Regulations — 160
Possession — quantity allowed 160 Any quantity of drug containing cannabis that an individual is authorized to possess under paragraph 159 (d) or (e) is in addition to any other quantity of cannabis that the individual is authorized to possess under the Act.
Cannabis Regulations — 161
Authorization 161 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, an individual referred to in paragraph 159 (d) or (e) is authorized to distribute a drug containing cannabis to a pharmacist for its destruction.
Cannabis Regulations — 162
Promotion — communication of brand name, etc. 162 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a person is authorized to promote a prescription drug by communicating the brand name, the proper name, the common name, the price or the quantity of the drug.
Cannabis Regulations — 163
Exemption — section 21 of Act 163 A person is exempt from the application of section 21 of the Act if they display, refer to or otherwise use the brand name of a prescription drug, or the name of the holder of the drug identification number assigned in accordance with subsection C.01.014.2(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations for a prescription drug, directly or indirectly in a promotion that is used in the sponsorship of a person, entity, event, activity or facility.
Cannabis Regulations — 164
Exemption — section 22 of Act 164 A person is exempt from the application of section 22 of the Act if they display on a facility, as part of the name of the facility or otherwise, if the facility is used for a sports or cultural event or activity, the brand name of a prescription drug or the name of the holder of the drug identification number assigned in accordance with subsection C.01.014.2(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations for a prescription drug.
Cannabis Regulations — 165
Exemption — subsection 23(1) of Act 165 A person is exempt from the application of subsection 23(1) of the Act if they publish, broadcast or otherwise disseminate, on behalf of another person, with or without consideration, any promotion that is authorized under sections 162 to 164 .
Cannabis Regulations — 166
Authorization – drug for veterinary use 166 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a person that is authorized to sell a prescription drug for veterinary use may sell it in a package or with a label that sets out a depiction of a real or fictional animal that corresponds to the species of the animal for which the drug is intended.
Cannabis Regulations — 167
Authorization — drug appealing to young person 167 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a person is authorized to sell a drug containing cannabis that has an appearance, shape or other sensory attribute or a function that there are reasonable grounds to believe could be appealing to young persons.
Cannabis Regulations — 168
Authorization — drug not in Schedule 4 168 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a person authorized to sell a drug containing cannabis may sell a drug that is of a class that is not referred to in Schedule 4 to the Act.
Cannabis Regulations — 169
Authorization — drug containing a substance in Schedule 5 169 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a person is authorized to sell a drug containing cannabis that contains any substance that is referred to in column 1 of Schedule 5 to the Act.
Cannabis Regulations — 170
Record keeping 170 A pharmacist who receives a prescription drug from a holder of a cannabis drug licence must enter the following in a record retained for such purposes: (a) the name and quantity of the drug received; (b) the date the drug was received; and (c) the name and address of the holder.
Cannabis Regulations — 171
Sale, distribution and administration 171 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a pharmacist is authorized to sell, distribute or administer a prescription drug to a person: (a) if the person is exempted under section 140 of the Act with respect to the possession of that drug; or (b) if the pharmacist sells, distributes or administers the drug (i) in accordance with a written order or prescription signed and dated by a practitioner, and (ii) after verifying the signature, if it is unknown to the pharmacist.
Cannabis Regulations — 172
Return and destruction 172 (1) Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a pharmacist is authorized to sell or distribute a prescription drug, other than a drug referred to in section 173 , in accordance with a written order, to (a) the holder of a cannabis drug licence from which the pharmacist received the drug, if the drug is sold or distributed for the purpose of its return; and (b) a holder of a cannabis drug licence or a licensed dealer, if the drug is sold or distributed for the purpose of its destruction. Written order (2) The written order must contain (a) the name, quantity and strength per unit of the drug; and (b) if the sale or distribution is for the purpose of its destruction, a written statement that affirms that the sole purpose of the order is the destruction of the drug and that is signed and dated by, or on behalf of, the holder of the cannabis drug licence or the licensed dealer, as the case may be. Record keeping (3) The pharmacist must prepare a record with respect to the drug that sets out (a) its brand name, form, quantity and strength per unit; (b) the address of the person to which it was sold or distributed; and (c) the date on which it was sold or distributed.
Cannabis Regulations — 173
Drug given by individual 173 (1) A pharmacist is authorized to sell or distribute to a licensed dealer a prescription drug that the pharmacist received from an individual referred to in paragraph 159 (d) or (e) for the purpose of its destruction, if the drug is in a container that prevents the removal of the drug from the container and is marked in a manner that is sufficient to identify the container. Record keeping — pharmacist (2) The pharmacist must prepare a record, with respect to the drug, that sets out (a) the number of containers distributed; (b) the date on which each container is distributed; (c) the identifying mark of each container; and (d) the name and address of the licensed dealer to which each container is distributed. Record keeping — licensed dealer (3) The licensed dealer must prepare a record, with respect to the drug, that sets out (a) the number of containers received; (b) the date on which the container is received; (c) the identifying mark of the container; and (d) the name and address of the pharmacist from whom the container is received. Retention period (4) The pharmacist and the licensed dealer must retain the record for at least two years after the day on which the pharmacist distributes the drug or the licensed dealer receives the drug, as the case may be.
Cannabis Regulations — 174
Prohibited activities 174 (1) Despite section 171 , subsection 172 (1) and section 175 , it is prohibited for a pharmacist to (a) sell or distribute a prescription drug to a pharmacist who is named in a notice issued under subsection 181 (2) or (4); (b) sell or distribute a prescription drug to a practitioner who is named in a notice issued under subsection 189 (2) or (4); or (c) fill a prescription or order for a prescription drug from such a practitioner. Non-application (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a pharmacist to whom the Minister has issued a notice of retraction under (a) subsection 182 (1), in respect of a pharmacist who is named in a notice issued under subsection 181 (2) or (4); or (b) subsection 190 (1), in respect of a practitioner who is named in a notice issued under subsection 189 (2) or (4).
Cannabis Regulations — 175
Distribution — hospital 175 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a pharmacist may distribute a prescription drug to a hospital employee or a practitioner in a hospital in accordance with a written order signed and dated by (a) the pharmacist in charge of the hospital’s pharmacy; or (b) a practitioner who is authorized by the individual in charge of the hospital to sign the order. Signature (2) Before distributing the prescription drug, the pharmacist receiving the order must verify the signature on the order, if it is unknown to them.
Cannabis Regulations — 176
Security obligations 176 A pharmacist must, with respect to a drug containing cannabis on their premises or for which the pharmacist is responsible, (a) take reasonable steps to protect it against theft or loss; and (b) notify the Minister, in writing, within 10 days after becoming aware of its theft or loss.
Cannabis Regulations — 177
Record keeping 177 If, in accordance with a written order or prescription, a pharmacist dispenses a prescription drug, the pharmacist must retain a record of the following information: (a) their name or initials; (b) the name, initials and address of the practitioner who issued the order or prescription; (c) the name and address of the person for whom the drug was dispensed; (d) the name, quantity and form of the drug; (e) the date on which the pharmacist dispensed the drug; and (f) the number assigned to the order or prescription.
Cannabis Regulations — 178
Sale and distribution for emergency purposes 178 (1) A pharmacist may sell or distribute a prescription drug for emergency purposes to another pharmacist in accordance with a written order that is signed and dated by the other pharmacist. Record keeping — selling and distributing (2) A pharmacist must, after selling or distributing a prescription drug under subsection (1) or after receiving such a drug under subsection (1) or subsection 193 (3), enter the details of the transaction in a record retained for such purposes. Record keeping — removing, transporting and transferring (3) A pharmacist must, after removing, transporting or transferring a prescription drug from one place of business operated by the pharmacist to another, enter the details of the transaction in a record retained for such purposes.
Cannabis Regulations — 179
Retention period 179 A pharmacist must retain the records which the pharmacist is required to retain under these Regulations for at least two years after the day on which they are prepared.
Cannabis Regulations — 180
Factual information 180 The Minister must provide in writing any factual information about a pharmacist with respect to cannabis that has been obtained under the Act or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to the provincial professional licensing authority that is responsible for the authorization of individuals to practise their profession (a) in the province in which the pharmacist is or was entitled to practise if (i) the authority submits to the Minister a written request that sets out the pharmacist’s name and address, a description of the information being requested and a statement that the information is required for the purpose of assisting an investigation by the authority, or (ii) the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that the pharmacist has (A) contravened, in relation to cannabis, a rule of conduct established by the authority, (B) been convicted of a designated offence or a controlled substance offence in relation to cannabis, (C) contravened these Regulations, or (D) has contravened the Narcotic Control Regulations in relation to cannabis; or (b) in a province in which the pharmacist is not entitled to practise, if the authority submits to the Minister (i) a written request that sets out the pharmacist’s name and address and a description of the information requested, and (ii) a document that shows that (A) the pharmacist has applied to that authority to practise in that province, or (B) the authority has reasonable grounds to believe that the pharmacist is practising in that province without being authorized to do so.
Cannabis Regulations — 182
Retraction of notice 182 (1) The Minister must retract a notice that was issued under subsection 181 (2) or (4) if (a) the pharmacist who is named in the notice has requested in writing that it be retracted; (b) the pharmacist has provided a letter from the applicable provincial professional licensing authority for the province in which the pharmacist is entitled to practise that states that the authority consents to the retraction of the notice; and (c) in the case where the notice was issued at the request of the pharmacist, one year has elapsed since the notice was issued. Obligation to notify (2) If the Minister retracts a notice, he or she must notify, in writing, the persons and authorities to which the notice was issued under subsection 181 (2) or (4).
Cannabis Regulations — 183
Sale, distribution and administration 183 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a practitioner is authorized to administer a drug containing cannabis to an individual or animal, or sell or distribute it for an individual or animal if (a) the individual or the animal is under their professional treatment; and (b) the drug is required for the condition for which the individual or animal is receiving treatment.
Cannabis Regulations — 184
Return and destruction 184 (1) A practitioner is authorized to sell or distribute a drug containing cannabis, in accordance with a written order, to (a) the holder of a cannabis drug licence from which the practitioner received the drug, if the drug is sold or distributed for the purpose of its return; and (b) a holder of a cannabis drug licence or a licensed dealer, if the drug is sold or distributed for the purpose of its destruction. Written Order (2) The written order must contain (a) the name, quantity and strength per unit of the drug; and (b) if the sale or distribution is for the purpose of its destruction, a written statement that affirms that the sole purpose of the order is the destruction of the drug and that is signed and dated by, or on behalf of, the holder of the cannabis drug licence or the licensed dealer, as the case may be. Record keeping (3) The practitioner must prepare a record with respect to the drug that sets out (a) its brand name, form, quantity and strength per unit; (b) the address of the person to which it was sold or distributed; and (c) the date on which it was sold or distributed.
Cannabis Regulations — 185
Security obligations 185 A practitioner must, with respect to a drug containing cannabis that they possess, (a) take reasonable steps to protect it against theft or loss; and (b) notify the Minister, in writing, within 10 days after becoming aware of its theft or loss.
Cannabis Regulations — 186
Record keeping 186 A practitioner who sells or distributes a prescription drug to an individual for self-administration or for administration to an animal must, whether or not the practitioner charges for the drug, retain a record showing the name and quantity of the drug sold or distributed, the name and address of the individual to whom it was sold or distributed and the date on which it was sold or distributed, if the quantity of the drug exceeds (a) three times the maximum daily dosage set out in the notice of compliance issued under section C.08.004 or C.08.004.01 of the Food and Drug Regulations for the drug; or (b) if the notice of compliance does not set out any maximum daily dosage, three times the generally recognized maximum daily dosage for the drug.
Cannabis Regulations — 187
Retention period 187 A practitioner must retain the records which the practitioner is required to retain under these Regulations for at least two years after the day on which they are prepared.
Cannabis Regulations — 188
Factual information 188 The Minister must provide in writing any factual information about a practitioner with respect to cannabis that has been obtained under the Act or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to the provincial professional licensing authority that is responsible for the authorization of individuals to practise their profession (a) in a province in which the practitioner is, or was, entitled to practise if (i) the authority submits to the Minister a written request that sets out the practitioner’s name and address, a description of the information requested and a statement that the information is required for the purpose of assisting a investigation by the authority, or (ii) the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that the practitioner has (A) contravened, in relation to cannabis, a rule of conduct established by the authority, (B) been convicted of a designated offence or a controlled substance offence in relation to cannabis, (C) contravened these Regulations, or (D) contravened the Narcotic Control Regulations in relation to cannabis; or (b) in a province in which the practitioner is not entitled to practise, if the authority submits to the Minister (i) a written request that sets out the practitioner’s name and address and a description of the information requested, and (ii) a document that shows that (A) the practitioner has applied to that authority to practise in that province, or (B) the authority has reasonable grounds to believe that the practitioner is practising in that province without being authorized to do so.
Cannabis Regulations — 189
ner under paragraph (b), (ii) the compliance history of the practitioner in respect of the Act and its regulations, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Narcotic Control Regulations with respect to cannabis, and (iii) whether the actions of the practitioner pose a significant risk to public health or public safety, including the risk of any prescription drug being diverted to an illicit market or activity.
Cannabis Regulations — 190
Retraction of notice 190 (1) The Minister must retract a notice that was issued under subsection 189 (2) or (4) if (a) the practitioner who is named in the notice has requested in writing that it be retracted; (b) the practitioner has provided a letter from the applicable provincial professional licensing authority for the province in which the practitioner is entitled to practise that states that the authority consents to the retraction of the notice; and (c) in the case where the notice was issued at the request of the practitioner, one year has elapsed since the notice was issued. Obligation to notify (2) If the Minister retracts a notice, the Minister must notify, in writing, the persons and authorities to which the notice was issued under subsection 189 (2) or (4).
Cannabis Regulations — 191
Record keeping 191 An individual who is in charge of a hospital must retain a record of the following information: (a) with respect to any prescription drug received by the hospital, (i) the name and quantity of the drug, (ii) the name and address of the person from whom the drug was received, and (iii) the date the drug was received; and (b) with respect to a prescription drug that is dispensed by the hospital, (i) the name of the patient for whom or animal for which the drug was dispensed, (ii) the name of the practitioner who ordered or prescribed the drug, and (iii) the date on which the drug was ordered or prescribed and the form and quantity of the drug.
Cannabis Regulations — 192
Security obligations 192 An individual in charge of a hospital must, with respect to a drug containing cannabis for which the hospital is responsible, (a) take reasonable steps to protect it against theft or loss; and (b) notify the Minister, in writing, within 10 days after becoming aware of its theft or loss.