Hiding in the Weeds

On Sep 8, 2017, Ontario became the first province to announce its plan to sell and distribute recreational marijuana once it becomes legalized. The federal government's timeline is to allow the sale and use of recreational marijuana by Jul 1, 2018, but each province can regulate distribution an...

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Published in:Human Resources Professional 2017-10, Vol.34 (10), p.35
Main Author: Horvat, Michael F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Distribution
Drug legalization
Marijuana
Provincial regulation
Sales
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Summary:On Sep 8, 2017, Ontario became the first province to announce its plan to sell and distribute recreational marijuana once it becomes legalized. The federal government's timeline is to allow the sale and use of recreational marijuana by Jul 1, 2018, but each province can regulate distribution and limit availability. Ontario's plan is to have government-run stores selling marijuana based on the province's liquor distribution model, prohibiting private sales and putting age restrictions in place, similar to those currently in place for alcohol. Consumption of legal cannabis will be prohibited in public spaces and workplaces. Ontario is considering a government-only distribution regime, similar to liquor in the province, with certified producers supplying the product. It is not know how the legalization of recreational marijuana, and the corresponding loss of stigma or criminality attached to using the drug, will impact general public consumption.
ISSN:0847-9453