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\n\tLegislation history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For New Brunswickers looking forward to the legalization of non-medical cannabis starting October 17, 2018, the government's legislation is a mixed bag.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the restrictive side, there is no public smoking, and home growers have to cultivate their plants and store their stash in locked enclosures.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when models were unveiled of the 20 government shops planned to open when legalization arrives, they were sleek, bright, and upscale with modern color palettes. Additionally, about 250 products will be available, and different categories of sativa, indica and hybrids will be organized, and described in brochures, depending on the experience you want.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prepare for legalization, the government formed a working group whose <\/span>report<\/span><\/a> helped explain and guide the process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In passing the new legislation, the Assembly considered three new acts and two amendments of existing acts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The <\/span>Cannabis Control Act<\/span><\/a> governs consumption and use, while the <\/span>Cannabis Management Corporation Act<\/span><\/a> sets up a governmental crown corporation, which will oversee and control the retail sale of recreational marijuana.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other measures create an education and awareness fund, amend the province's liquor corporation's powers, and add drug-impaired driving amendments to its Motor Vehicle Act.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included in the vehicle amendments is a \u201czero-tolerance\u201d policy for new drivers in the graduated license program and all drivers younger than 21. The new vehicle laws also apply to motorcycles, tractors, off-road vehicles, and snowmobiles on highways and managed trails. Limited exceptions may be made for medical marijuana operators if they are not found to be impaired.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police can also suspend licenses or impound vehicles. Other administrative sanctions and driver education may also be imposed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under federal guidelines, drivers face graduated penalties depending on levels of drug or alcohol concentrations, as well as previous offenses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federally, the legal limit for THC in the bloodstream is two nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one-billionth of a gram. Concentrations between two (2) and five (5) nanograms result in a fine up to $1,000. Concentrations of 5 or more nanograms will result in a $1,000 minimum fine for a first offense, imprisonment of 30 days or more for a second offense, and imprisonment of 120 days or more for a third offense. Penalties for drug-impaired driving accidents can range from 18 months to as much as life imprisonment for a fatal crash.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tWhere is it safe to purchase weed in New Brunswick?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When legalization takes effect, the only place to purchase non-medical cannabis will through the government's Cannabis NB, a crown subsidiary of the New Brunswick Liquor Corporation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The province plans to have 20 stores opened by Oct. 17, 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online sales will be available from the Cannabis NB website, that is being created. It will only be delivered within New Brunswick and customers must be at least 19 years old to order or receive cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stores will be stand-alone dispensaries with only cannabis and related products available. No one younger than 19 will be allowed inside and customers must show proof of age. Products and displays will not be visible from the street.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stores will be located away from schools and areas frequented by minors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers are permitted to buy <\/span>a maximum of 30 grams, or 1.06 ounces of dried cannabis at one time, or equivalents in fresh cannabis and cannabis oils. Also cannabis accessories. There will be about 250 products available in the stores. <\/span>Premade edibles and extract will not be available until one year after the legislation is passed. At that time, stores would carry about 800 products.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employees will be required to take extensive three (3)-week programs on products to help customers understand potency and effects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tWhere is it safe to consume cannabis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smoking will not be allowed in public places, and cannabis was added by the government to banned substances in its Smoke-free Places Act. It will be allowed in private residences and adjacent property. Smoking and growing are allowed in rentals, unless prohibited by lease or property agreements. Landlords cannot restrict the use of non-smoked cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is illegal to consume cannabis while operating an on-road or off-road vehicle for either drivers or passengers. The law applies regardless of whether the vehicle is in motion.<\/span> In a vehicle, cannabis must be stored in a sealed container that is not accessible the driver or passengers during transport to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tPossessing cannabis <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adult-use<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The minimum legal age to buy or possess cannabis in New Brunswick is 19. The province allows possession by adults of up to 30 grams, or 1.06 ounces, of cannabis in most public places.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The national government has set equivalencies for one (1) gram of dried cannabis to equal:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n