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Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16)
Local Title:
Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16)
Country/Region:
Canada
Competent Authority:
Parliament of Canada
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2025-03-12
Implementation Date:
2025-03-12
Document
Language Source Title Access
EN
Official Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16)
Summary

A licence under the Cannabis Regulations is required to manufacture all cannabis products – even if they do not contain THC.

  • This includes most products derived from industrial hemp, including CBD, but excludes products derived from non-viable grains of industrial hemp, provided they contain no more than 10 micrograms per gram (10 ppm) THC.

  • Those selling cosmetic products with cannabis grain derivatives that are exempt from the application of the Cannabis Act under the Industrial Hemp Regulations (IHR) should be aware of the IHR requirements.

Content

1. Short Title

2. Interpretation

3. Application

4. Her Majesty

5. Purpose

  • PART 1 - Prohibitions, Obligations and Offences

  • PART 2 - Ticketable Offences

  • PART 3 - Licences and Permits

  • PART 4 - General Authorizations

  • PART 5 - Ministerial Orders

  • PART 6 - Cannabis Tracking System

  • PART 7 - Inspections

  • PART 8 - Search Warrant

  • PART 9 - Disposition of Seized Things

  • PART 10 - Administrative Monetary Penalties

  • PART 11 - General

  • PART 12 - Transitional Provisions and Related, Consequential and Coordinating Amendments

  • PART 13 - Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

  • PART 14 - Criminal Code

  • PART 15 - Coming into Force

SCHEDULE 1

SCHEDULE 2

SCHEDULE 3

SCHEDULE 4

SCHEDULE 5

SCHEDULE 6

History
2025-03-12
Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16)
In force
Release Date: 2025-03-12
Implementation Date : 2025-03-12
2023-04-27
Invalid
Release Date: 2023-04-27
Implementation Date : 2023-04-27
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