page_title: Cannabis in Alberta
section_title: Legalization for recreational use
hierarchical_section_title: Cannabis in Alberta / Legalization for recreational use
caption_attribution_description: English: A recreational cannabis container from Tweed Inc. (Canopy Growth Corporation) purchased in Alberta 2018.
context_page_description: Cannabis in Alberta became legalized on October 17, 2018 following the coming into force of federal Bill C-45. Production, distribution and consumption of cannabis had been prohibited in Canada since 1923. While some other provinces distribute cannabis through publicly owned retail monopolies, Alberta allows private companies to sell cannabis at licensed retail storefronts. Private retailers must purchase cannabis from the provincial wholesaler, the AGLC. The Alberta government is the sole e-commerce marketplace for cannabis sales within the province.
context_section_description: The minimum age for recreational use of marijuana is 18 and sales are made at private enterprise stores licensed by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis or from the government’s web site. Retail stores licensed to sell cannabis must not also sell alcohol, tobacco or pharmaceuticals. The product available includes dried flower, milled flower, plant seeds, oil, capsules and pre-rolls. Edibles will not be legal until late 2019 at the earliest. The rules as to where cannabis can be consumed vary from city to city, but typically, Albertans can do so in their homes and in some public spaces where cigarette smoking is allowed, but cannabis use is banned in cars. Specific laws about driving under the influence of cannabis are in place.
caption: Tweed (Canopy Growth Corporation) branded cannabis as sold in Alberta
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