Cannabis Laws

• Pot shop robberies spur push to end restrictions on window displays

  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, which regulates the province's cannabis retailers, said stores must ensure cannabis products are not visible from the shop's exterior.

  Cannabis

  Apr 16, 2023
  
• Kingston woman named head of cannabis advocacy group NORML

  A Kingston woman, Jennawae McLean, has been named executive director of the Canadian chapter of NORML, the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2021
  
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• Private Okanagan cannabis retailers demand crackdown on unlicensed pot shops

  To illustrate its point, the collective released a Google Map document highlighting 35 known cannabis stores openly operating in B.C. without a provincial license.

  Cannabis

  Oct 14, 2021
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• Former South Okanagan cannabis dispensary owner fights criminal charge

  Jukka Laurio was charged after his illegal cannabis dispensary in Okanagan Falls, 20 km south of Penticton, was raided by police in May 2018.

  Aug 26, 2019
• Quebec provincial police cracking down on illegal cannabis growers

  Officers on patrol, as well as investigators, will be on the "lookout for suspicious behaviour around fields and illegal cannabis plantings will be eradicated," the SQ said in a news release.

  Cannabis

  Jul 26, 2019
• Canada’s new drug-impaired driving laws used mostly in small towns — or not at all

  More than six months after laws were passed setting limits for drivers' THC, they're rarely used, since police have to arrange for a blood test. One calls the charge 'literally the last resort.'

  Cannabis

  Jul 24, 2019
• Skip the dispensary? Vancouver company offers illegal marijuana delivery service

  Lawyers say illegal companies like Pot Dash can continue to operate while the province works to set up its community safety unit.

  Cannabis

  Apr 25, 2019
• Manitoba marijuana activists seek more acceptance during 4-20 celebrations

  Last year, the front lawn of the Manitoba legislature was filled with people advocating for marijuana legalization. This year, around 30 people were in attendance.

  Cannabis

  Apr 20, 2019
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• Cannabis bill proposed aims to ease U.S. federal restrictions

  The proposal would take marijuana off the federal controlled substances list, and remove federal criminal penalties for individuals and businesses acting in compliance with state marijuana laws.

  Politics

  Feb 8, 2019
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• Cannabis will soon be legal in Michigan — here are its laws for the drug

  Only those 21 or older can have cannabis and it is only consumable on private property are a couple of the rules in Michigan.

  Cannabis

  Dec 2, 2018