Cannabis Information for U of A Students
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LAWS & REGULATIONS
Laws and regulations around cannabis vary by province and by municipality. The following laws and regulations apply to the city of Edmonton.
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Who can use cannabis?
Individuals 18 years old or older.
Where can legal cannabis purchased?
Designated Alberta Gaming Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) Retailers
In-stores & Online
Numo Cannabis Corp
11733 95 Street NW
Nova Cannabis at Shoppers South
B8015 104 Street NW
Other locations
Alternative Greens
12451 97 Street NW
Fire & Flower Cannabis Inc.
9610 165 Ave NW
AlbertaCannabis.org
Cannabis House
Locations:
6560 170 Ave NW
16526 59A St NW
6964 76 Ave NW
Spiritleaf
10134 82 Ave NW
Other locations
How can cannabis be consumed?
SMOKING
VAPING
EDIBLES
How much cannabis can be posessed/carried?
30 grams of dried cannabis. If in a vehicle, the cannabis must be in closed packaging out of any and all occupants' reach.
Cannabis Product Equivalences
One (1) gram of dried cannabis is equal to:
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5 grams of fresh cannabis
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15 grams of edible product
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70 grams of liquid product
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0.25 grams of concentrates (solid or liquid)
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1 cannabis plant seed
This means you can carry up to 150 grams of fresh cannabis, 450 grams of edible products, or 30 cannabis plant seeds. Its important to note that you can only carry 30 equivalent grams at a time. For example, you could carry 20 grams of dried cannabis and 150 grams of edibles at one time.
Where can cannabis be consumed?
On Campus
Where you can use cannabis: Smoking and vaping of cannabis products are permitted on North Campus in designated smoking/vaping areas (see map below).
From "Cannabis at the University of Alberta" by University of Alberta, 2018.
Behind Lister Centre
NW Corner of SUB
Behind Nipisiy House
*As of May 2019, the previous cannabis use zone near Rutherford library has been removed.
Augustana Campus: Smoking and vaping of cannabis is permitted in the plaza behind the library and at the Gazebo.
Campus Saint-Jean: Smoking and vaping of cannabis products is permitted at one location on campus, near the parking exit and the Daridon pavilion.
Where you can't use cannabis:
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Inside residence buildings
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At university events, including student group events
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South Campus
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Enterprise Square university premises
More questions about campus cannabis rules? Consult the University of Alberta Cannabis Working Group website and/or contact them at cannabis@ualberta.ca
In Edmonton
Can you guess? Hover over each location to see whether its permitted or prohibited!
(Hint: Cannabis smoking/vaping is generally regulated in the same way as tobacco use)
Your Own Private Home
Permitted
Designated Smoking Areas
Permitted
Designated No Smoking Areas
Prohibited
Cannabis retailers
Prohibited
Bus Stop
Prohibited within 10 meters
Near a window or doorway
Prohibited within 10 meters
Patios
Prohibited
Bars
Prohibited
LRT & Buses
Prohibited in any vehicle except ones being used as a residence
Playground & sports fields
Prohibited
Playground & sports fields
Prohibited
Hospital properties
Prohibited
Cemeteries
Prohibited
For a complete list
Where can personal use cannabis be grown?
Your own private home.
However, property owners, landlords, condo boards and rental companies may place their own restrictions on cannabis consumption and growing on their properties. Growing cannabis is not permitted in University of Alberta buildings/residences.
Up to 4 plants may be grown per household
Seeds bought from licensed cannabis retailers
Check out this site from the Alberta Gaming, Liqour, and Cannabis Commission for more information on safely growing, storing, and disposing of cannabis.
Page References:
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University of Alberta Cannabis Working Group. (2018). Cannabis at the University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://www.ualberta.ca/campus-life/cannabis-working-group
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City of Edmonton. (2018). Edmonton's cannabis rules. Retrieved from https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/edmonton-s-cannabis-rules.aspx
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Government of Alberta. (2018). Cannabis legalization in Alberta. Retrieved from https://www.alberta.ca/cannabis-legalization.aspx