Cannabis Control Act Charges
The Cannabis Control Act is a provincial offence in the province of Ontario that regulates the sale, procurement, possession and cultivation of cannabis marihuana. While the possession of cannabis has been generally decriminalized, there are still provincial restrictions controlling the sale, delivery, cultivation, harvesting, use and possession of the drug.
At present time, Cannabis Control Act offences carry set fines between $100.00 and $400.00. Charges may be laid against either individuals or businesses.
Common offences and set fines are listed below. It is important to remember that a conviction for Operating a Motor Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available, also will create an entry on your driving record. For this reason, such a conviction could also impact your insurance rates, and driving-related employment prospects. It is highly recommended that you fight this offence!
Common Offences Under the Act:
Offence | Section | Set Fine |
Deliver purchased cannabis to person who appears to be under 25 years | 7(2) | $400 |
Present identification not lawfully issued to holder | 7(4) | $150 |
Knowingly sell cannabis to intoxicated person | 8 | $400 |
Knowingly distribute cannabis to intoxicated person | 8 | $400 |
Knowingly sell cannabis to apparently intoxicated person | 8 | $400 |
Knowingly distribute cannabis to apparently intoxicated person | 8 | $400 |
Unlawful purchase of cannabis | 9 | $150 |
Person under 19 years — possess/consume/purchase/attempt purchase/distrubute cannabis | 10(1) | $100 |
Person under 19 years — cultivate/propogate/harvest cannabis | 10(2) | $100 |
Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging | 12(1) | $175 |
Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging | 12(1) | $175 |
Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage | 12(1) | $175 |
Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage | 12(1) | $175 |
Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available | 12(1) | $175 |
Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available | 12(1) | $175 |