Recreational Regulations
Regulations concerning the consumption of cannabis for recreational purposes in New Brunswick have been designed in accordance with Federal regulations. However, they also feature restrictions / allowances that are specific to the Province. Here they are in point form to allow you to have a strong understanding of New Brunswick marijuana regulations and how you can enjoy cannabis in accordance with New Brunswick cannabis laws.
New Brunswick Regulations:
- The minimum age for recreational use of cannabis is 19 in New Brunswick.
- Areas of allowed use – private residences, hotel rooms or similar private rental accommodations, rented campsites when site regulations allow it, residence vehicles that are not in operation.
- Areas of controlled use – none specified.
- Areas where use is prohibited – all public consumption is prohibited in New Brunswick.
- Driving restrictions are a fundamental part of New Brunswick marijuana regulations. Driving while under the influence of cannabis is strictly prohibited by law in New Brunswick. Failure to abide by this legislation can result in any or all of the following repercussions:
- Immediate license suspension
- Financial penalties
- Possible vehicle impoundment
- Possibility of criminal record
- Possibility of jail time
- Place of purchase restrictions – New Brunswick marijuana laws stipulate that Cannabis New Brunswick is the only retailer allowed to operate in the Province. Locations must be at least 300 metres away from schools, and cannabis must be displayed under glass. Products displayed are to have no cohabitation with alcohol. There are currently 20 brick and mortar stores in the Province.
- Possession restrictions – individuals 19 and over are legally allowed to have a maximum of 30 grams of dried cannabis in their possession in public at any time. Cannabis must be kept secured and inaccessible to minors.
- Transportation restrictions – product transported in a motor vehicle must be sealed in original packaging or located so that it is inaccessible to vehicle occupants
- Growing restrictions – individuals aged 19 and up are able to grow up to four plants per household, not per person. Plants must be kept in a locked enclosure.
- Workplace regulations – consuming recreational cannabis in the workplace is illegal in New Brunswick, unless otherwise explicitly specified by the ownership or management.
New Brunswick Marijuana Regulations: Medical
In compliance with the Cannabis Act of October, 2018 individuals who have received authorization from the regulatory body of the Canadian Province where they reside may purchase, possess, and consume medical cannabis without personal storage limits in the home, and public possession limits as follows; the lesser of 150 grams or a 30-day supply of dried cannabis (or the equivalent in cannabis product) in addition to the 30 grams allowed for non-medical purposes. Individuals must be able to provide documentation of their medical marijuana authorization if in public possession of cannabis.
There are no variances between the Province and its New Brunswick cannabis laws pertaining to cannabis and regulations for individual municipalities in the Province. Provincial regulations will apply to all cities, towns, and elsewhere in New Brunswick.
