BC Marijuana Legalization: Gov’t announces plans for legal age & distribution models
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By
Jonathon
Gov't announces its plans for legal age & retail/wholesale distribution
The NDP-led BC Government recently announced its plans regarding marijuana legalization for recreational use, which is set to hit Canada in July 2018.
So how will British Columbia, the famous Capital of Cannabis in Canada for many years and home of world-renowned BC Bud, roll out its distribution and retail models when weed is legal next year?
To start, as expected, it was announced that people age 19 and over will only be able to purchase, possess, and consume marijuana in BC when it becomes legal in 2018, which is the same legal age for alcohol and tobacco.
It has also been announced that sales will be completed in both private and public retail outlets, which is similar to how the liquor industry currently operates.
There has been no news as...