C-5.3 - Cannabis Regulation Act

Section 4 Disposition versions

2020-01-01

4. It is prohibited for a person under 21 years of age to possess cannabis or give cannabis.

A minor who contravenes the first paragraph by possessing a total amount of cannabis equivalent to five grams or less of dried cannabis as determined in accordance with Schedule 3 to the Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16) or by giving cannabis commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $100. The same applies to a person 18, 19 or 20 years of age who contravenes the first paragraph by possessing, in a public place, a total amount of cannabis equivalent to 30 grams or less of dried cannabis as determined in accordance with Schedule 3 to the Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16), by possessing cannabis in a place other than a public place or by giving cannabis.

In proceedings for a contravention of this section, the burden is on the defendant to prove that they were of full age or 21 years of age or over at the time, as applicable.

For the purposes of this section and sections 6 and 7, “public place” has the meaning assigned by the Cannabis Act.

2018, c. 19, s. 19; 2019, c. 21, s. 1.

2018-10-17

4. It is prohibited for a minor to possess cannabis or give cannabis.

A minor who contravenes the first paragraph by possessing a total amount of cannabis equivalent to five grams or less of dried cannabis as determined in accordance with Schedule 3 to the Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16) or by giving cannabis commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $100.

2018, c. 19, s. 19.

Not in force

In force: 2018-10-17

4. It is prohibited for a minor to possess cannabis or give cannabis.

A minor who contravenes the first paragraph by possessing a total amount of cannabis equivalent to five grams or less of dried cannabis as determined in accordance with Schedule 3 to the Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16) or by giving cannabis commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $100.

2018, c. 19, s. 19.