What you need to know about Cannabis
Cannabis was legalized in Canada on October 17, 2018. Cannabis is also called weed, pot, and marijuana.
| Understanding Federal and Provincial Laws |
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There are federal and provincial laws that deal with:
In Ontario, you must be 19 years and older to buy, have, use, and grow cannabis. This is the same age requirement that applies to alcohol and tobacco use. Click here for more information about provincial laws. Click here for more information about federal laws.
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Cannabis and the County of Brant
| The County of Brant's Decision Regarding Allowing Cannabis Retail Stores |
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The Council of the County of Brant voted to opt-in and allow cannabis retail stores in the County of Brant. We thank the public for their feedback throughout this process.
On Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:00 pm, the Corporate Development Committee met (at the Council Chambers located 7 Broadway St. W., Paris) and as part of the agenda, County of Brant staff presented a report on Cannabis. You can also watch the Corporate Development Committee meeting on YouTube.
Your opinion is important to us! An online survey was available between Tuesday, December 11, 2018 to Monday, December 17, 2018 to collect public opinion. Of the 1214 respondents, 66% responded in favour of allowing cannabis retail stores in the County of Brant.
On Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 7:00 pm, the Council of the County of Brant met (at the Council Chambers located at 7 Broadway St. W., Paris) and as part of the agenda, County of Brant staff presented a second report on Cannabis. You can also watch the Council meeting on YouTube.
The Council of the County of Brant met on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm to discuss Cannabis retail stores in the County of Brant. The meeting took place in the Council Chambers, 7 Broadway St. W. Paris. As always, the public were welcome to attend the Council meeting. The Council of the County of Brant voted to opt-in to allow cannabis retail stores in the County. To hear the discussion, please watch the Council meeting on YouTube. |
| The County of Brant's Retail Cannabis Policy Statement |
| In January 2020, the County of Brant Council approved a Retail Cannabis Policy. |
Cannabis Questions, Comments or Concerns
I have questions, comments or concerns about cannabis. Who should I contact?
| I want to report an impaired person or driver. |
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Please contact the O.P.P. at 1-888-310-1122 Visit the OPP website for more information regarding cannabis. |
| I want to report that more than 4 cannabis plants are being grown at a residence. |
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Please contact the O.P.P. at 1-888-310-1122 Visit the OPP website for more information regarding cannabis. |
| I want to know where I can and can't smoke or vape cannabis? |
| Please visit the Government of Ontario website for more information on where you cannot smoke or vape cannabis. |
| I want to report someone using cannabis in a prohibited area. |
| Please contact the Brant County Health Unit at 519.753.4937 x 455. All complaints are kept confidential. |
| I want to speak to the Mayor and/or Councillor(s) about cannabis retail stores in the County. |
| Please contact the Clerk, Heather Boyd, at 519.449.2451 x 2200 or heather.boyd@brant.ca |
| Are there cannabis stores in the County of Brant or coming to the County of Brant? |
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In January 2020, the County of Brant Council approved a Retail Cannabis Policy.
To date, the County of Brant does not have any licensed retail cannabis stores.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an Ontario provincial regulatory agency reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming and horse racing sectors and cannabis retail in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.
In order to operate a cannabis retail store in Ontario, you must apply to the AGCO for both a Retail Operator Licence (as an individual) and a Retail Store Authorization (for each retail location you intend to open.) For more information, visit https://www.agco.ca/cannabis/cannabis-retail-store-ownersoperators
To stay up to date on pending applications (applications undergoing public notice), please visit: https://www.iagco.agco.ca/prod/pub/en/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=PublicNoticeSearch Under "Category" select "Cannabis" and hit "search".
Questions or concerns about applications should be directed to Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario: By mail and in person:Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 90 Sheppard Avenue East Suite 200-300 Toronto, Ontario M2N 0A4 By telephone:Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) General telephone: 416-326-8700 Toll free in Ontario: 1-800-522-2876
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| All other questions, comments and concerns regarding cannabis |
| Please contact Greg Bergeron, Supervisor of Enforcement & Regulatory Services, at the County of Brant, 519.449.2451 x 2295 or greg.bergeron@brant.ca |
Health and Safety
For more information about Cannabis health effects, safety, parent resources, help lines and support, please visit the Brant County Health Unit or call 519.753.4937 x 455.
Also, visit the OPP website for more information regarding cannabis.
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