The fine is $400 to $700 for a second or subsequent offence. The general penalty for violating the provincial legislation is a fine of $200 to $400. If I get caught using cannabis in a public place, will I get a warning or be fined immediately? Is the fine be similar to drinking in public?Ī law enforcement officer or inspector may exercise discretion in giving warnings. No, you can only consume or smoke cannabis in private household.
Can I smoke cannabis in the workplace or on public property? Government may choose to designate such locations for cannabis consumption at a later date. Can restaurants/bars allow people to smoke cannabis similar to a cigar bar? You can also consume cannabis on vacant land, with the consent of the owner of that land. In rented or shared spaces where smoking is prohibited, such as rental units, community care facilities and long-term care facilities, there may be designated spaces for smoking. You can consume cannabis in a private home and the yard attached to a private home. Condo owners will be able to grow up to four cannabis plants, unless their condo bylaws state otherwise. A landlord can prohibit growing cannabis on their property. What restrictions apply to growing cannabis at home for people who are renting or living in a condo? Regardless of how many adults living in the home, there can only be up to four plants per home. Yes, you can share legally purchased cannabis with friends who are 19 years of age or older. Yes, cannabis must be kept in a location that is not accessible to anyone under the age of 19 who lives in the home. Is there requirements to store cannabis in a particular way? However each household is only allowed to grow up to four cannabis plants. There is no limit set on how much purchased cannabis you may keep in your private dwelling. How much cannabis can I store in my home for personal use? The public possession limit under federal legislation is 30 grams. PEI cannabis laws will come into force once federal legislation is in effect. When the Government of Canada’s Cannabis Act comes into effect, recreational cannabis will be legal in Canada. This is expected to happen sometime in summer 2018. For information on use of medical cannabis, visit Health Canada-Cannabis for medical purposes. The following questions and answers are related to the legalization of recreational cannabis. In Prince Edward Island, the legal age for cannabis is 19 years-old, which is the same legal age for alcohol and tobacco use.