Weed Laws in Burnaby

October 17th, 2018 marks the legalization of cannabis sale and use across Canada. The Cannabis Control and Licensing Act is guided by the Province’s priorities of protecting children and youth, promoting health and safety, keeping the criminal element out of cannabis, keeping B.C. roads safe, and supporting economic development.

The Act:

• Sets 19 as the provincial minimum age to purchase sell or consume cannabis
• Prohibits cannabis smoking and vaping everywhere tobacco smoking and vaping are prohibited, as well as at playgrounds, sports fields, skate parks, and other places where children commonly gather
• Prohibits the use of cannabis on school properties and in vehicles
• Authorizes adults to grow up to four cannabis plants per household, but the plants must not be visible from public spaces off the property, and home cultivation is banned in homes used as day-cares
• Establishes a cannabis retail licensing regime similar to the current licensing regime for liquor
• Provides enforcement authority to deal with illegal sales
• Creates a number of provincial cannabis offences which may result in a fine ranging from $2,000 to $100,000, imprisonment of three to 12 months, or both
• Where necessary, provides exemptions for individuals federally authorized to purchase, possess and consume medical cannabis

Weed Possession in Burnaby

Adults aged 19 and above, are allowed to possess up to 30 grams of non-medical cannabis in a public place, which aligns with the federal government’s proposed possession limit for adults.

B.C. also align with the proposed federal legislation and allow adults to grow up to four cannabis plants per household, but the plants must not be visible from public spaces off the property. Home cultivation of non-medical cannabis is banned in dwellings used as daycares. In addition, landlords and strata councils are able to restrict or prohibit home cultivation.

• 1 g de cannabis séché = 5 g de cannabis frais
• 1 g de cannabis séché = 15 g de produit comestible
• 1 g de cannabis séché = 70 g de produit liquide
• 1 g de cannabis séché = ¼ g de concentrés solides ou liquides
• 1 g de cannabis séché = 1 graine d'une plante de cannabis

Where to Go in Burnaby After You Got Some Weed

More than just a historical landmark, Burnaby has many things to offer its inhabitants, whether you’re here for a weekend or are a long-term resident. Interested in a visit while you are high? Here’s some of the local highlights.

Declared one of the best places to play in North America by Golf Digest, Burnaby Mountain Golf is situated on 6,400 yards of pristine terrain bordered by a beautiful backdrop of trees. The 18-hole golf course also has a 60-stall driving range. If you’re looking for extra practice or just to hone your game, Burnaby Mountain Golf hosts clinics and instructional programs for plays at any skill level. You can bring your own equipment or rent from their Pro Shop, which offers custom club fitting and even caters to left-handed players.

If you do like the outdoors but don’t like sports, Burnaby has you more than covered with an array of lush parkland, ranging from more urban fare fit for young families, to breathtaking, mountainous terrain you might need your boots for. Right next to Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain Park offers some unbelievable views—even by British Columbia’s standards. You could easily spend hours just hiking the trails and enjoying the vistas of downtown Vancouver and the other surrounding mountains, but there’s plenty of more structured activity to be found, too. Feeling flighty? Try the Piper Spit Bird Count, a free bird watching event held on the second Tuesday of every month. Make sure to check out the central Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area for the best glimpses of nature the area has to offer, as well as the otherworldly beauty of the Kamui Mintara Playground of the Gods sculptures.