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Cannabis Regulations — 193
Sale, distribution and administration 193 (1) Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, it is prohibited for a person to sell, distribute or administer a prescription drug that a hospital possesses without the authorization of the individual in charge of the hospital. In–patients and out-patients (2) The individual in charge of a hospital may authorize the sale, distribution or administration of a prescription drug only in accordance with a prescription or a written order, signed and dated by a practitioner and only (a) in the case of administration, to an individual or an animal under treatment as an in-patient or out-patient of the hospital; or (b) in the case of sale or distribution, for the individual referred to in paragraph (a) or to the person in charge of the animal referred to in paragraph (a). Distribution or sale in an emergency (3) Despite subsection (2), for emergency purposes, the individual in charge of a hospital may authorize the sale or distribution of a prescription drug without a prescription to (a) an employee of or a practitioner in another hospital, if (i) the drug is sold or distributed in accordance with a written order signed and dated by a pharmacist in charge of the pharmacy in the other hospital or by a practitioner who is authorized by the individual in charge of the other hospital to sign the order, and (ii) if the signature of the pharmacist or the practitioner is known to the person who sells or distributes the drug or has been verified by that person; (b) a pharmacist of another hospital, if (i) the drug is sold or distributed in accordance with a written order signed and dated by the pharmacist, and (ii) the signature of the pharmacist or the practitioner who is authorized by the individual in charge of the other hospital to sign the order is known to the person who sells or distributes the drug or has been verified by that person; and (c) an individual who is exempted under section 140 of the Act with respect to the drug and who is employed in a research laboratory in the hospital for the purpose of research.
Cannabis Regulations — 194
Return and destruction 194 (1) Despite subsection 193 (2), the individual in charge of a hospital may authorize the sale or distribution of a prescription drug in accordance with a written order to (a) the holder of a cannabis drug licence from which the drug was received, 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, the quantity and the 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 individual in charge of the hospital must prepare a record, with respect to the drug for the purpose of its return or destruction, that sets out (a) its brand name, form, quantity and strength per unit; (b) the name and the address of the person to whom it was sold or distributed; and (c) the date on which it was sold or distributed.
Cannabis Regulations — 195
Retention period 195 An individual in charge of a hospital must retain the records that the individual is required to retain under these Regulations for at least two years after the day on which they are prepared.
Cannabis Regulations — 196
Definitions 196 The following definitions apply in this Part. brand name has the same meaning as in subsection C.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( nom commercial ) combination product [Repealed, SOR/2019-206, s. 54] common name has the same meaning as in subsection C.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( nom usuel ) SOR/2019-206, s. 54
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combination product [Repealed, SOR/2019-206, s. 54]
Cannabis Regulations — 197
Authorization 197 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a person may promote a combination product by communicating the brand name, proper name, common name, price or quantity of the product.
Cannabis Regulations — 198
Exemption — section 21 of Act 198 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 combination product, 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 the product, directly or indirectly in a promotion that is used in the sponsorship of a person, entity, event, activity or facility.
Cannabis Regulations — 199
Exemption — section 22 of Act 199 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 combination product 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 the product.
Cannabis Regulations — 200
Exemption — subsection 23(1) of Act 200 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 197 to 199 .
Cannabis Regulations — 201
Authorization — combination product for veterinary use 201 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a person that is authorized to sell a combination product 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 product is intended.
Cannabis Regulations — 202
Authorization — combination product 202 (1) Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a person is authorized to sell a combination product to a young person. Authorization — device (2) Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a person is authorized to sell a device licensed for use with a prescription drug to a young person if the person (a) has ascertained that there is a written prescription for the young person with respect to the drug; and (b) is entitled under the laws of a province to dispense a prescription drug.
Cannabis Regulations — 203
Definitions 203 The following definitions apply in this Part. customs office has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Customs Act . ( bureau de douane ) customs officer has the meaning assigned by the definition officer in subsection 2(1) of the Customs Act . ( agent des douanes )
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customs office has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Customs Act . ( bureau de douane )
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customs officer has the meaning assigned by the definition officer in subsection 2(1) of the Customs Act . ( agent des douanes )
Cannabis Regulations — 204
Import permit 204 (1) A holder of a licence is authorized to import cannabis for medical or scientific purposes if they also hold an import permit for each shipment of cannabis that is imported. Ancillary activities (2) A holder of an import permit is also authorized to possess, transfer, transport, send or deliver the shipment of cannabis to the extent necessary to import the cannabis.
Cannabis Regulations — 205
Import permit — content 205 The import permit must set out the following information: (a) the name and mailing address of the holder; (b) the permit number and the licence number; (c) in respect of the shipment of cannabis to be imported, (i) a description of the cannabis, (ii) the intended use of the cannabis, (iii) if applicable, the brand name of the cannabis, (iv) quantity of the cannabis, and (v) the percentage of THC w/w and CBD w/w of the cannabis, except in the case of cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds; (d) the name and address of the exporter in the country of export; (e) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 59] (f) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 59] (g) each mode of transportation used, the country of export and, if applicable, any country of transit or transhipment; (h) any conditions that the Minister considers appropriate; (i) the effective date of the permit; and (j) the date of expiry of the permit. SOR/2019-206, s. 55(E) SOR/2025-43, s. 59
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Refusal to issue — other grounds 206 For the purpose of paragraph 62(7)(h) of the Act, other grounds for refusing to issue an import permit are the following: (a) the applicant does not hold a licence; and (b) the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that (i) the shipment to which the permit application pertains would contravene these Regulations or the laws of the country of export or any country of transit or transhipment, or (ii) the importation of the cannabis is for the purpose of exporting it.
Cannabis Regulations — 207
Period of validity 207 An import permit is valid until the earliest of the following dates: (a) the date on which the shipment is imported, (b) the date of expiry of the permit or the date of its revocation, (c) the date of expiry of the licence referred to in paragraph 205 (b) or the date of its revocation, or (d) the date of revocation of the permit for exportation issued by the competent authority of the country of export that pertains to the shipment.
Cannabis Regulations — 208
Provision of copy of import permit 208 A holder of an import permit must provide a copy of the import permit to the customs office at the time of importation.
Cannabis Regulations — 209
Information 209 The holder of an import permit must, within 15 days after the date of release of a shipment of cannabis in Canada, provide the Minister with the following information: (a) their name, the number of the licence referred to in paragraph 205 (b) and the import permit number issued in respect of the shipment; (b) the date of release of the shipment; and (c) in respect of the shipment of cannabis that is imported, (i) a description of the cannabis, (ii) the intended use of the cannabis, (iii) if applicable, the brand name of the cannabis, (iv) the quantity of the cannabis, and (v) the percentage of THC w/w and CBD w/w of the cannabis, except in the case of cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds. SOR/2019-206, s. 56(E)
Cannabis Regulations — 210
Transportation of imported cannabis 210 The holder of an import permit must ensure that, after the imported cannabis is released, it is transported directly to the site set out in the licence referred to in paragraph 205 (b).
Cannabis Regulations — 211
Revocation — other circumstances 211 For the purpose of paragraph 65(h) of the Act, other circumstances for the revocation of an import permit are the following: (a) the permit holder has requested, in writing, the revocation; (b) the licence referred to in paragraph 205 (b) has been revoked; (c) the importation of the cannabis is for the purpose of exporting it; and (d) a permit that has been suspended is not reinstated because the reasons for the suspension still exist or the permit holder has not demonstrated to the Minister that the suspension is unfounded.
Cannabis Regulations — 212
Disclosure of information 212 The Minister may, for the purpose of verifying whether an importation of cannabis complies with these Regulations, provide to a customs officer any information provided in the import permit application or referred to in sections 205 and 209 and inform that customs officer whether the import permit has been suspended or revoked.
Cannabis Regulations — 213
Export permit 213 (1) A holder of a licence is authorized to export cannabis for medical or scientific purposes if they also hold an export permit for each shipment of cannabis that is exported. Ancillary activities (2) A holder of an export permit is also authorized to possess, transfer, transport, send, deliver or sell the shipment of cannabis to the extent necessary to export the cannabis.
Cannabis Regulations — 214
Export permit — content 214 The export permit must set out the following information: (a) the name and mailing address of the holder; (b) the permit number and the licence number; (c) in respect of the shipment of cannabis to be exported, (i) a description of the cannabis, (ii) the intended use of the cannabis, (iii) if applicable, the brand name of the cannabis, (iv) the quantity of the cannabis, and (v) the percentage of THC w/w and CBD w/w of the cannabis, except in the case of cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds; (d) the name and address of the importer in the country of import; (e) the country of import and, if applicable, any country of transit or transhipment; (f) the address of the customs office, sufferance warehouse or bonded warehouse to which the shipment is to be delivered, if applicable; (g) each mode of transportation used; (h) any conditions that the Minister considers appropriate; (i) the effective date of the permit; and (j) the date of expiry of the permit. SOR/2019-206, s. 57(E) SOR/2025-43, s. 60
Cannabis Regulations — 215
Refusal to issue — other grounds 215 For the purpose of paragraph 62(7)(h) of the Act, other grounds for refusing to issue an export permit are the following: (a) the applicant does not hold a licence; and (b) the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that the shipment to which the permit application pertains (i) would contravene these Regulations or the laws of the country of import or any country of transit or transhipment, or (ii) would not comply with the permit for importation issued by a competent authority of the country of import.
Cannabis Regulations — 216
Period of validity 216 An export permit is valid until the earliest of the following dates: (a) the date on which the shipment is exported, (b) the date of expiry of the permit or the date of its revocation, (c) the date of expiry of the licence referred to in paragraph 214 (b) or the date of its revocation, or (d) the date of expiry of the permit for importation issued by the competent authority of the country of import that pertains to the shipment or the date of its revocation.
Cannabis Regulations — 217
Provision of copy of export permit 217 A holder of an export permit must provide a copy of the export permit to the customs office at the time of exportation.
Cannabis Regulations — 218
Information 218 The holder of an export permit must, within 15 days after the date of exportation of a shipment of cannabis, provide the Minister with the following information: (a) their name and the number of the licence referred to in paragraph 214 (b) and the export permit number issued in respect of the shipment; (b) the date of exportation of the shipment; and (c) in respect of the shipment of cannabis that is exported, (i) a description of the cannabis, (ii) intended use of the cannabis, (iii) if applicable, the brand name of the cannabis, (iv) the quantity of the cannabis, and (v) the percentage of THC w/w and CBD w/w of the cannabis, except in the case of cannabis plants and cannabis plant seeds. SOR/2019-206, s. 58(E)
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Revocation — other circumstances 219 For the purpose of paragraph 65(h) of the Act, other circumstances for the revocation of an export permit are the following: (a) the permit holder has requested, in writing, the revocation; (b) the licence referred to in paragraph 214 (b) has been revoked; and (c) a permit that has been suspended is not reinstated because the reasons for the suspension still exist or the permit holder has not demonstrated to the Minister that the suspension is unfounded.
Cannabis Regulations — 220
Disclosure of information 220 The Minister may, for the purpose of verifying whether an exportation of cannabis complies with these Regulations, provide to a customs officer any information provided in the export permit application or referred to in sections 214 and 218 and inform that customs officer whether the export permit has been suspended or revoked.
Cannabis Regulations — 221
Manner of retention 221 A person that is required to retain a document or information — or that must ensure that a document or information is retained — under these Regulations must ensure that (a) the document or information is retained in a manner that will enable an audit of it to be made in a timely manner; (b) if the person holds a licence, the document or information is available at the site specified in the licence; and (c) if the person does not hold a licence, the document or information is available at their place of business in Canada or, if they do not have such a place of business, at a place of business in Canada.
Cannabis Regulations — 222
Requirement to continue to retain 222 If a person ceases to hold a licence, they must, in respect of any document or information that they were required to retain under these Regulations and for which the retention period has not yet ended, (a) ensure that the document or information continues to be retained until the end of the retention period; and (b) provide the Minister with notice in writing of the address of the location at which the document or information is retained and of any subsequent change to the address.
Cannabis Regulations — 223
Retention of notices 223 A holder of a licence, if they send or provide a notice under these Regulations and are not otherwise required to retain a copy, must retain a copy for at least two years after the day on which the notice is sent or provided.
Cannabis Regulations — 224
Inventory 224 (1) A holder of a licence must retain, for each lot or batch of cannabis — other than a cannabis extract, a cannabis topical or edible cannabis — that they produce, a document that contains the following information, as applicable: (a) the date on which cannabis plants are propagated by means other than sowing seeds and the number of new plants propagated in this manner; (b) the date on which cannabis plant seeds are sown and the number of seeds sown on that date; (c) the date on which cannabis is harvested and its net weight on that date; (d) the date on which drying processes are completed for the cannabis and its net weight on that date; (e) the date on which dried or fresh cannabis is put into a discrete unit form, the net weight of cannabis in each unit and the number of units; (f) the date on which cannabis that is not of a class of cannabis set out in Schedule 4 to the Act is produced and its net weight or volume on that date; and (g) except in the case of cannabis plants or cannabis plant seeds, any information that is obtained through testing and that relates to the phytocannabinoid and terpene content of the cannabis. Packaging (2) A holder of a licence must retain, for each lot or batch of cannabis — other than a cannabis extract, a cannabis topical or edible cannabis — that they package, a document that contains the following information: (a) a description of the cannabis, including, if applicable, the brand name; (b) the date on which the cannabis is packaged and its net weight on that date; and (c) in the case of a drug containing cannabis, the strength per unit of the drug. Retention period (3) The documents must be retained for at least two years after the day on which they are prepared. SOR/2019-206, s. 59 SOR/2025-43, s. 61
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the Minister requires the holder to provide it; and (e) the document contains the net weight or volume of the mixture at the time it was used to produce the cannabis. Exception to subparagraph (1)(e)(i) or (e.1)(i) (1.2) The document is not required to contain the information referred to in subparagraph (1)(e)(i) or (e.1)(i), as the case may be, in respect of an ingredient if (a) the requirements in paragraphs (1.1)(a) to (d) are met; and (b) the holder includes in the document an indication of whether the mixture referred to in paragraph (1.1)(a) contains carrier substances, flavouring agents, substances that are necessary to maintain the quality or stability of the cannabis, or a combination of any of these. Packaging (2) A holder of a licence must retain, for each lot or batch of cannabis extract, cannabis topical or edible cannabis that they package, a document that contains the following information: (a) a description of the cannabis extract, cannabis topical or edible cannabis, including the brand name, if applicable; (b) the date on which the cannabis extract, cannabis topical or edible cannabis is packaged and its net weight or volume on that date; and (c) in the case of a drug containing cannabis, the strength per unit of the drug. Retention period (3) The documents must be retained for at least two years after the day on which they are prepared. Exception (4) Despite subsection (3), in the case of cannabis that was distributed to human participants in the conduct of non-therapeutic research on cannabis, the holder of the licence for research that distributed the cannabis must retain the documents for at least two years after the day on which the research ends. SOR/2019-206, s. 60 SOR/2022-251, s. 19
Cannabis Regulations — 226
Cannabis obtained from another person 226 (1) A holder of a licence must, if they obtain cannabis from another person, retain a document that contains the following information: (a) the name of the person from which the cannabis is obtained; (b) the address of the location at which the cannabis is obtained and, if that location is different from the site or sites at which the cannabis was produced, the address of the site or sites, if known; (c) the date on which the cannabis is obtained; (d) the quantity of cannabis that is obtained; (e) a description of the cannabis, including, if applicable, the brand name; (f) if applicable, the lot or batch number of the cannabis; (g) in the case of a drug containing cannabis, the form of the drug and its strength per unit; and (h) in the case of cannabis plants, cannabis plant seeds or cannabis that is not of a class of cannabis set out in Schedule 4 to the Act, the intended use. Retention period (2) The document must be retained for at least two years after the day on which it is prepared. SOR/2019-206, s. 61 SOR/2022-251, s. 20
Cannabis Regulations — 226.1
Things to be used as ingredients 226.1 (1) A holder of a licence for processing must, if they obtain or produce anything that will be used as an ingredient to produce a cannabis extract, a cannabis topical or edible cannabis, retain a document that contains the following information: (a) the name and business address of the person, if any, that supplies the thing; (b) the date on which the holder takes possession of the thing or, if the thing is produced by the holder, the date on which production is completed; (c) a description of the thing, including the name by which it is generally known and, if applicable, (i) its chemical name, (ii) its common name, if that name is not the name by which it is generally known, (iii) its INCI name, and (iv) its CAS registry number; and (d) any lot code or other unique identifier that enables the thing to be traced. Retention period (2) The document must be retained for at least two years after the day on which it is prepared. Definitions (3) The following definitions apply in paragraph (1)(c). CAS registry number means the identification number assigned to a chemical by the Chemical Abstracts Service, a division of the American Chemical Society. ( numéro d’enregistrement CAS ) common name has the same meaning as in subsection B.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( nom usuel ) INCI name has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Cosmetic Regulations . ( appellation INCI ) SOR/2019-206, s. 62
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CAS registry number means the identification number assigned to a chemical by the Chemical Abstracts Service, a division of the American Chemical Society. ( numéro d’enregistrement CAS )
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common name has the same meaning as in subsection B.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( nom usuel )