Canadian government introduces bill legalizing rec marijuana

Canada’s government on Thursday introduced highly anticipated legislation in the House of Commons to legalize recreational marijuana, proposing that existing licensed medical cannabis producers get the first crack at business licenses. The legislation sets July 1, 2018, as the target date for legalization, The Globe and Mail reported. At that time, adults 18 or older would be able to possess up to 30 grams – a little more than an ounce – of cannabis in public and grow a maximum of four plants per household. It’s unclear at this time when sales or the licensing process would begin. The bill ... Canadian government introduces bill legalizing rec marijuana is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs