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posted by martyb on Thursday October 18 2018, @03:44AM   Printer-friendly
from the hi dept.

Recreational cannabis is now legal in Canada... to a point. Here are some ground rules:

Adults of at least 18 years old will be allowed to carry and share up to 30 grams of legal marijuana in public, according to a bill that passed the Senate in June. They will also be allowed to cultivate up to four plants in their households and make products such as edibles for personal use.

[...] The supply of recreational marijuana could be limited, at least early on, in some stores. Officials in Nova Scotia and Manitoba said they won't have a large selection, at least not on the first day, CNN affiliate CBC News reported. [...] Marijuana will not be sold in the same location as alcohol or tobacco. Consumers are expected to purchase the drug from retailers regulated by provinces and territories or from federally licensed producers when those options are not available.

[...] Authorities will soon announce plans to pardon Canadians who have been convicted with possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana, CNN partner CTV reported. The production, distribution or sale of cannabis products will still be an offense for minors.

Headline roundup:

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday October 18 2018, @02:02PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday October 18 2018, @02:02PM (#750441)

    I had problems with glaucoma, but then I got high
    Smelled the cannabis aroma, and I got high
    Glaucoma getting better and I know why
    Because I got high, because I got high, because I got high

    I used to smoke cigarettes, but then I got high
    Getting tired and call it quits, but them I got high
    I'm playing basketball and jogging and I know why
    Because I got high, because I got high, because I got high

    I used to drink beer and wine, but then I got high
    I woke up feeling fine, because I got high
    My hangover's over and I know why
    Because I got high, because I got high, because I got high

    Anxiety attacks, but then I got high
    I used to take Xanax, but then I got high
    No more prescription pills and I know why
    Because I got high, because I got high, because I got high

    The state made revenue, because I got high
    They built a school or two, because I got high
    Now the state can fund drug treatment and I know why
    Because I got high, because I got high, because I got high

    No more criminal traps if it's legalised
    I don't have to buy from gang bangers shooting craps, if it's legalised
    I can advocate with Weedmaps and I know why
    It's legalised, it's legalised, it's legalised