Province sets fines for recreational cannabis legalization - HalifaxToday.ca:
April 3, 2018 - "The province has introduced its outline for how recreational cannabis will be regulated once legalized by the federal government later this year.
"The bill outlines the sale, distribution, purchase, possession, cultivation, propagation and harvesting of pot.
"Nova Scotians 19 and over will only be allowed to buy the product from the NSLC, can possess 30 grams in public, and grow up to 4 plants at home.
"There are proposed fines of up to $10,000 for illegal sales or distribution to those under 19.
"The punishment is even more severe for illegal dispensaries with fines of up to $25,000, and Justice minister Mark Furey pointed out they are just as illegal today as they will be when the act passes.
"'I believe now our law enforcement community will be able to act with confidence and take progressive steps to address the illicit or illegal dispensaries,' he said.
"Those under 19 in possession of less than five grams would be fined no more than $150 and have the cannabis seized.
"A focus of the legislation is on driving high - much of the enforcement will rely on field sobriety testing, with blood tests possible as well.
"The fine for consumption of cannabis in a vehicle, including motorized boats, could be fined up to $2,000."
Read more: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/province-establishes-rules-around-the-sale-distribution-and-possession-of-cannabis-881665
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April 3, 2018 - "The province has introduced its outline for how recreational cannabis will be regulated once legalized by the federal government later this year.
"The bill outlines the sale, distribution, purchase, possession, cultivation, propagation and harvesting of pot.
"Nova Scotians 19 and over will only be allowed to buy the product from the NSLC, can possess 30 grams in public, and grow up to 4 plants at home.
"There are proposed fines of up to $10,000 for illegal sales or distribution to those under 19.
"The punishment is even more severe for illegal dispensaries with fines of up to $25,000, and Justice minister Mark Furey pointed out they are just as illegal today as they will be when the act passes.
"'I believe now our law enforcement community will be able to act with confidence and take progressive steps to address the illicit or illegal dispensaries,' he said.
"Those under 19 in possession of less than five grams would be fined no more than $150 and have the cannabis seized.
"A focus of the legislation is on driving high - much of the enforcement will rely on field sobriety testing, with blood tests possible as well.
"The fine for consumption of cannabis in a vehicle, including motorized boats, could be fined up to $2,000."
Read more: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/province-establishes-rules-around-the-sale-distribution-and-possession-of-cannabis-881665
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