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Selling 10 (1) Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited to sell cannabis, or any substance represented or held out to be cannabis, to (a) an individual who is 18 years of age or older; (b) an individual who is under 18 years of age; or (c) an organization. Possession for purpose of selling (2) Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited to possess cannabis for the purpose of selling it contrary to any of paragraphs (1)(a) to (c). Defence — paragraph (1)(b) (3) It is not a defence to a charge arising out of the contravention of paragraph (1)(b) that the accused believed that the individual referred to in that paragraph was 18 years of age or older, unless the accused took reasonable steps to ascertain the individual’s age. Defence — subsection (2) (4) It is not a defence to a charge arising out of the contravention of subsection (2) of possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling it contrary to paragraph (1)(b) that the accused believed that the individual referred to in that paragraph was 18 years of age or older, unless the accused took reasonable steps to ascertain the individual’s age. Punishment (5) Subject to section 51 , every person that contravenes any of paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) or subsection (2) (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 14 years; or (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable (i) in the case of an individual who contravenes paragraph (1)(a) or (c) — or subsection (2) other than by possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling it contrary to paragraph (1)(b) — to a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both, (ii) in the case of an individual who contravenes paragraph (1)(b) — or subsection (2) if the possession was for the purpose of selling contrary to paragraph (1)(b) — to a fine of not more than $15,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than 18 months, or to both, or (iii) in the case of an organization, to a fine of not more than $100,000.
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Importing and exporting 11 (1) Unless authorized under this Act, the importation or exportation of cannabis is prohibited. Possession for purpose of exporting (2) Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited to possess cannabis for the purpose of exporting it. Punishment (3) Every person that contravenes subsection (1) or (2) (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 14 years; or (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable (i) in the case of an individual, to a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both, or (ii) in the case of an organization, to a fine of not more than $300,000.
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Possession, etc., for use in production or distribution of illicit cannabis 13 (1) It is prohibited to possess, produce, sell, distribute or import anything with the intention that it will be used to produce, sell or distribute illicit cannabis. Punishment (2) Every person that contravenes subsection (1) (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than seven years; or (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable (i) in the case of an individual, to a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both, or (ii) in the case of an organization, to a fine of not more than $100,000.
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Use of young person 14 (1) It is prohibited to use the services of, or to involve, a young person in the commission of an offence under subsection 9 (1) or (2), 10 (1) or (2), 11 (1) or (2), 12 (1), (4), (5), (6) or (7) or 13 (1). Punishment (2) Every person that contravenes subsection (1) (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 14 years; or (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable (i) in the case of an individual, to a fine of not more than $15,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than 18 months, or to both, or (ii) in the case of an organization, to a fine of not more than $100,000.
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Sentencing 15 (1) Without restricting the generality of the Criminal Code , the fundamental purpose of any sentence for an offence under this Division is to contribute to the respect for the law and the maintenance of a just, peaceful and safe society while encouraging rehabilitation, and treatment in appropriate circumstances, of offenders and acknowledging the harm done to victims and to the community. Factors to take into consideration (2) If an individual is convicted of a designated offence, the court imposing sentence on the individual must consider any relevant aggravating factors, including that the individual (a) in relation to the commission of the offence, (i) carried, used or threatened to use a weapon, (ii) used or threatened to use violence, or (iii) sold or distributed cannabis or possessed it for the purpose of sale or distribution, in or near a school, on or near school grounds or in or near any other public place usually frequented by young persons; and (b) was previously convicted of a designated offence , as defined in subsection 2(1) of this Act, or a designated substance offence , as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act . Reasons (3) If, in the case of an individual who is convicted of a designated offence, the court is satisfied of the existence of one or more of the aggravating factors enumerated in paragraphs (2)(a) and (b), but decides not to sentence the individual to imprisonment, the court must give reasons for that decision. Drug treatment court program (4) A court sentencing an individual who is convicted of an offence under this Division may delay sentencing to enable the individual (a) to participate in a drug treatment court program approved by the Attorney General; or (b) to attend a treatment program under subsection 720(2) of the Criminal Code .
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Non-application 16 Subject to the regulations, this Subdivision does not apply (a) to a literary, dramatic, musical, cinematographic, scientific, educational or artistic work, production or performance that uses or depicts cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis, or a brand element of any of those things, whatever the mode or form of its expression, if no consideration is given, directly or indirectly, for that use or depiction in the work, production or performance; (b) to a report, commentary or opinion in respect of cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis or a brand element of any of those things, if no consideration is given, directly or indirectly, for the reference to the cannabis, cannabis accessory, service or brand element in that report, commentary or opinion; (c) to a promotion, by a person that is authorized to produce, sell or distribute cannabis, that is directed at any person that is authorized to produce, sell or distribute cannabis, but not, either directly or indirectly, at consumers; or (d) to a promotion, by a person that sells or distributes cannabis accessories or that provides a service related to cannabis, that is directed at any person that sells or distributes cannabis accessories, at any person that is authorized to produce, sell or distribute cannabis, but not, either directly or indirectly, at consumers.
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False promotion — cannabis 18 (1) It is prohibited to promote cannabis in a manner that is false, misleading or deceptive or that is likely to create an erroneous impression about its characteristics, value, quantity, composition, strength, concentration, potency, purity, quality, merit, safety, health effects or health risks. False promotion — cannabis accessory (2) It is prohibited to promote a cannabis accessory in a manner that is false, misleading or deceptive or that is likely to create an erroneous impression about its design, construction, performance, intended use, characteristics, value, composition, merit, safety, health effects or health risks.
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Use of certain terms, etc. 19 It is prohibited to use any term, expression, logo, symbol or illustration specified in regulations made under paragraph 139 (1)(z.1) in the promotion of cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis.
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Promotion using foreign media 20 It is prohibited to promote, in a way that is prohibited by this Part, cannabis, a cannabis accessory, a service related to cannabis or a brand element of any of those things in a publication that is published outside Canada, a broadcast that originates outside Canada or any other communication that originates outside Canada.
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Sponsorship 21 It is prohibited to display, refer to or otherwise use any of the following, directly or indirectly in a promotion that is used in the sponsorship of a person, entity, event, activity or facility: (a) a brand element of cannabis, of a cannabis accessory or of a service related to cannabis; and (b) the name of a person that (i) produces, sells or distributes cannabis, (ii) sells or distributes a cannabis accessory, or (iii) provides a service related to cannabis.
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Name of facility 22 It is prohibited to 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, (a) a brand element of cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis; or (b) the name of a person that (i) produces, sells or distributes cannabis, (ii) sells or distributes a cannabis accessory, or (iii) provides a service related to cannabis.
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Publication, etc. of prohibited promotions 23 (1) It is prohibited to publish, broadcast or otherwise disseminate, on behalf of another person, with or without consideration, any promotion that is prohibited by any of sections 17 to 22 . Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply (a) in respect of the distribution for sale of an imported publication; (b) in respect of broadcasting , as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Broadcasting Act , by (i) a distribution undertaking , as defined in that subsection 2(1), that is lawful under that Act, other than the broadcasting of a promotion that is inserted by the undertaking, or (ii) an online undertaking , as defined in that subsection 2(1), that is lawful under that Act, in respect of the retransmission of programs over the Internet, other than the broadcasting of a promotion that is inserted by the undertaking; and (c) in respect of a person that disseminates a promotion if they did not know, at the time of the dissemination, that it includes a promotion that is prohibited under any of sections 17 to 22 . 2018, c. 16, s. 23 2023, c. 8, s. 35
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Inducements 24 (1) Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited for a person that sells cannabis or a cannabis accessory (a) to provide or offer to provide cannabis or a cannabis accessory if it is provided or offered to be provided without monetary consideration or in consideration of the purchase of any thing or service or the provision of any service; (b) to provide or offer to provide any thing that is not cannabis or a cannabis accessory, including a right to participate in a game, draw, lottery or contest, if it is provided or offered to be provided as an inducement for the purchase of cannabis or a cannabis accessory; or (c) to provide or offer to provide any service if it is provided or offered to be provided as an inducement for the purchase of cannabis or a cannabis accessory. Exception — cannabis (2) Subject to the regulations, subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a person that is authorized to sell cannabis that provides or offers to provide any thing, including cannabis or a cannabis accessory, or service referred to in any of paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) to a person that is authorized to produce, sell or distribute cannabis. Exception — cannabis accessory (3) Subject to the regulations, subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a person that sells a cannabis accessory that provides or offers to provide any thing, including cannabis or a cannabis accessory, or service referred to in any of paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) to a person that is authorized to produce, sell or distribute cannabis.
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Compliance with regulations 25 It is prohibited for a person that is authorized to sell cannabis to sell cannabis that has not been packaged or labelled in accordance with the regulations.
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Prohibited packaging and labelling — cannabis 26 Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited for a person that is authorized to sell cannabis to sell it in a package or with a label (a) if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the package or label could be appealing to young persons; (b) that sets out a testimonial or endorsement, however displayed or communicated; (c) that sets out a depiction of a person, character or animal, whether real or fictional; (d) that associates the cannabis or one of its brand elements with, or evokes a positive or negative emotion about or image of, a way of life such as one that includes glamour, recreation, excitement, vitality, risk or daring; or (e) that contains any information that is false, misleading or deceptive or that is likely to create an erroneous impression about the characteristics, value, quantity, composition, strength, concentration, potency, purity, quality, merit, safety, health effects or health risks of the cannabis.
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Prohibited packaging and labelling — cannabis accessory 27 Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited for a person that sells a cannabis accessory to sell it in a package or with a label (a) if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the package or label could be appealing to young persons; (b) that sets out a testimonial or an endorsement, however displayed or communicated; (c) that sets out a depiction of a person, character or animal, whether real or fictional; (d) that associates the cannabis accessory or one of its brand elements with, or evokes a positive or negative emotion about or image of, a way of life such as one that includes glamour, recreation, excitement, vitality, risk or daring; or (e) that contains any information that is false, misleading or deceptive or that is likely to create an erroneous impression about the design, construction, performance, intended use, characteristics, value, composition, merit, safety, health effects or health risks of the cannabis accessory.
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Use of certain terms, etc. 28 Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited to use any term, expression, logo, symbol or illustration specified in regulations made under paragraph 139 (1)(z.1) on a package or label of cannabis or a cannabis accessory.
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Display of cannabis 29 Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited for a person that is authorized to sell cannabis to display it, or any package or label of cannabis, in a manner that may result in the cannabis, package or label being seen by a young person.
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Display of cannabis accessory 30 Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited for a person that sells a cannabis accessory to display it, or any package or label of a cannabis accessory, in a manner that may result in the cannabis accessory, package or label being seen by a young person.
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Appeal to young persons 31 Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited to sell cannabis or a cannabis accessory 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.
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Selling cannabis accessory to young person 32 (1) Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited to sell a cannabis accessory to a young person. Defence (2) It is not a defence to a charge under subsection (1) that the accused believed that the young person referred to in that subsection was at least 18 years of age, unless the accused took reasonable steps to ascertain the individual’s age.
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Prohibited sales 33 Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited for a person that is authorized to sell cannabis to sell cannabis of any class that is not referred to in Schedule 4.
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Prohibited substances 34 (1) Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited to sell any mixture of substances that contains cannabis and any substance that is referred to in column 1 of Schedule 5. Non-application of subsection (1) (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a mixture of substances that contains a substance that is referred to in column 1 of Schedule 5 and any cannabis of a class of cannabis that is referred to in column 2 of that Schedule in respect of that substance.
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Selling or distributing recalled cannabis 35 It is prohibited to sell or distribute cannabis that is the subject of a recall order made under section 76 .
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Self-service display 36 Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited to sell or distribute cannabis or a cannabis accessory by means of a display that allows for self-service.
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Dispensing device 37 Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited to sell or distribute cannabis or a cannabis accessory by means of a dispensing device.
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Obstructing inspector 38 (1) It is prohibited to obstruct, by act or omission, an inspector who is engaged in the exercise of powers or the performance of duties or functions under this Act. False statements (2) It is prohibited to knowingly make any false or misleading statement verbally or in writing to an inspector who is engaged in the exercise of powers or the performance of duties or functions under this Act. Interference (3) It is prohibited, without the authority of an inspector, to move, alter or interfere with, in any way, anything seized, detained or taken under section 86 .
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False or misleading statement 39 It is prohibited to knowingly make, or participate in, assent to or acquiesce in the making of, a false or misleading statement in any record, report, electronic data or document that is required to be prepared, retained or provided by any person under this Act.
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Compliance with conditions 40 The holder of a licence or permit issued under this Act must comply with its conditions.
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Suspension 41 If a licence or permit issued under this Act is suspended in respect of any or all activities, its holder must cease conducting, for the duration of the suspension, the activities to which the suspension relates.
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Public disclosure 42 Every person that is authorized under this Act to produce, sell or distribute cannabis must make available to the public, in the prescribed form and manner and within the prescribed time, information about cannabis that is required by the regulations.
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Promotion-related information — cannabis 43 (1) Every person that is authorized under this Act to produce, sell or distribute cannabis must provide to the Minister, in the prescribed form and manner and within the prescribed time, information that is required by the regulations about any promotion of cannabis that they conduct, including a promotion referred to in paragraph 16 (c). Promotion-related information — cannabis accessories and services (2) Every person that sells or distributes a cannabis accessory, or that provides a service related to cannabis, must provide to the Minister, in the prescribed form and manner and within the prescribed time, information that is required by the regulations about any promotion of cannabis accessories or their service related to cannabis, as the case may be, that they conduct, including a promotion referred to in paragraph 16 (d). Inducement information (3) Every person that sells cannabis or cannabis accessories must provide to the Minister, in the prescribed form and manner and within the prescribed time, information that is required by the regulations about any thing, including cannabis or a cannabis accessory, or service referred to in any of paragraphs 24 (1)(a) to (c) that they provide or offer to provide. Additional information (4) The Minister may, subject to the regulations, request that a person that has provided information under any of subsections (1) to (3) provide additional information relating to the information they provided under that subsection, and that person must provide the requested information in the form and manner and within the time specified by the Minister.
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Penalty 44 Subject to section 51 , every person that contravenes a provision of this Act for which no punishment is otherwise provided by this Act, or that contravenes a provision of a regulation, an order made under any of sections 73 to 76 , an order amended under section 79 or an order made under section 82 , (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than three years, or to both; or (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable, for a first offence, to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both, and, for any subsequent offence, to a fine of not more than $500,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than 18 months, or to both.
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Limitation period 45 No summary conviction proceedings in respect of an offence under section 44 may be commenced after the expiry of one year after the day on which the subject-matter of the proceedings arose.
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Offences by corporate officers, etc. 46 If a person other than an individual commits an offence under section 44 , any of the person’s directors, officers or agents or mandataries who directed, authorized, assented to, acquiesced in or participated in the commission of the offence is a party to the offence and is liable on conviction to the punishment provided for by this Act, even if the person is not prosecuted for the offence.
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Continuing offence 47 If an offence under section 44 is committed or continued on more than one day, it constitutes a separate offence for each day on which it is committed or continued.
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Employees or agents or mandataries 48 In a prosecution for an offence under section 44 , it is sufficient proof of the offence to establish that it was committed by any employee or agent or mandatary of the accused, even if the employee or agent or mandatary is not identified or is not prosecuted for the offence.
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Venue 49 Proceedings in respect of an offence in relation to a contravention of any provision of this Act or of the regulations, or of an order made under any of sections 73 to 76 , an order amended under section 79 or an order made under section 82 , may be held in the place where the offence was committed or where the subject-matter of the proceedings arose or in any place where the accused is apprehended or happens to be located.
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Reference to exception, exemption, etc. 50 (1) No exception, exemption, excuse or qualification prescribed by law is required to be set out or negatived, as the case may be, in an information or indictment for an offence under this Act or under section 463, 464 or 465 of the Criminal Code in respect of such an offence. Rebuttal (2) In any prosecution for an offence under this Act, the prosecutor is not required, except by way of rebuttal, to prove that a certificate, licence, permit, authorization, exemption or qualification does not operate in favour of the accused, whether or not it is referred to in the information or indictment.