Cannabis 101
Frequently asked questions about cannabis usage and handling
Frequently asked questions about cannabis usage and handling
How much cannabis can I legally possess at one time?
An adult (18+) in Alberta is legally allowed to possess up to 30 grams of legally produced dried-cannabis (or the equivalent volume in other forms).
The Government of Canada has developed ratios for other cannabis products that can be used to determine a possession limit for those products.
One (1) gram of dried cannabis is equivalent to:
Am I allowed to consume cannabis in public?
From province to province, and different municipality’s, the laws on cannabis consumption vary. Be sure to check your city or town’s government website for specific bylaws.
According to the Government for the city of Edmonton, here are some details on where you can and where you can’t consume:
In your own home and yard. It’s important to know, however, that property owners, landlords, condo boards and rental companies can further restrict the smoking and growing of cannabis on their properties and common areas.
On some sidewalks in Edmonton, except as outlined below.
Within 10 metres from a bus stop or the doorway, window or air intake of a building or patio.
On a patio.
Just like alcohol, you cannot consume in a vehicle. This includes public vehicles like buses, taxis and LRT.
In a vehicle being used as a temporary residence, such as a parked RV.
If transporting cannabis in a vehicle, cannabis will need to be contained in closed packaging and out of reach of the driver and any other occupants of the vehicle.
At some festivals and public events, but only in designated areas. Signage will indicate their location. Please check each event or festival’s website for more information about their designated smoking areas.
In some parks and trails in Edmonton, except as outlined below.
When the park contains:
On or within any:
Within:
Within an area designated as a no smoking area for cannabis.
Inside any building, including bus shelters, LRT stations and cannabis retail stores.
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For more details please check out the City of Edmonton’s Official Cannabis Rules.
Are there medical guidelines for medicinal cannabis?
In Canada, medical use of cannabis is legal if documentation is provided by specific healthcare practitioners.
Is cannabis safe to have in my home?
Will I get in trouble leaving your store with cannabis?
I have a question about my own or my friend’s cannabis usage.
Alberta Health Services offers free counselling through their help line, available 24/7 at 1-866-332-2322
I have a medical question about cannabis use.
Talk to your health care practitioner, or contact Health Link at 811 for medical advice.