In case you somehow missed the discussions in every newspaper, website, and social media platform, the purchase and recreational use of cannabis becomes legal across the country as of October 17, 2018.
With all the talk about retail cannabis in Ontario, a lot of small business owners are being left with more questions than when they started. For the folks who just want to know what it is going to take to get a store open, here is the article for you.
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In case you somehow missed the discussions in every newspaper, website, and social media platform, the purchase and recreational use of cannabis becomes legal across the country as of October 17, 2018.
With a proposed start date of April 1, 2019 for retail cannabis in Ontario, countless cannabis entrepreneurs have been waiting for any further details on how this framework will be set up, the requirements, and the possible restrictions that will be put in place. Finally we have gotten some more information. On September 26th the government has provided an update on the incoming retail regulations, and some very important pieces have been revealed for the entrepreneurs and businesses that are hoping to enter this space.
Following the final reading and passage of the Cannabis Act, cannabis products are set to become legal for purchase, possession, and consumption by the general public in Canada. While the Act has been passed, the actual legalization of cannabis and all related changes will not take effect until October 17, 2018.