Cannabis Production and Cultivation: What Remains Prohibited in Quebec

The legalization of cannabis in 2018 did not make everything permissible. In Quebec, several acts remain prohibited and can lead to prosecution.

What is permitted

Possessing up to 30 g of dried cannabis in a public place, except where it is prohibited;
Possessing up to 150 g of dried cannabis in a residence.

What remains prohibited in Quebec

Growing cannabis at home, even for personal use, unlike in other provinces;
Selling cannabis anywhere other than at the SQDC;
Supplying cannabis to a person who is under the legal age (21 in Quebec);
Driving while impaired by cannabis.

Statement of offence or criminal charge?

For certain offences under the Cannabis Regulation Act, a police officer may issue a statement of offence rather than lay a charge before the court. Larger-scale production and trafficking, on the other hand, can lead to serious criminal charges.

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Cannabis Production and Cultivation: What Remains Prohibited in Quebec