Cannabis in the Northwest Territories
Cannabis in the Northwest Territories will, as in the entirety of Canada, become legal on the effective date of the Cannabis Act on October 17, 2018.
Legalization
NWT will set the legal age for cannabis use at 19. Smoking will be allowed on private property, and public smoking will be "restricted in certain areas".[1] The Northwest Territories Liquor Commission will manage all import and distribution of cannabis, through retail outlets and by-mail. Similar to alcohol regulations, communities will be able to hold plebiscites to opt-out of cannabis sales in their jurisdiction.[2]
Enforcement
For the period prior to legalization, NWT has the highest arrest rate for cannabis possession of any province or territory, but convicts arrested possessors at only half the rate of the national average (20% vs. 39%).
References
External links
- GNWT Cannabis Legislation. Government of the Northwest Territories
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