Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16)

Marginal note:Importing and exporting

• 11 (1) Unless authorized under this Act, the importation or exportation of cannabis is prohibited.

• Marginal note:Possession for purpose of exporting

  (2) Unless authorized under this Act, it is prohibited to possess cannabis for the purpose of exporting it.

• Marginal note:Punishment

  (3) Every person that contravenes subsection (1) or (2)

  • (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 14 years; or

  • (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable

    • (i) in the case of an individual, to a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both, or

    • (ii) in the case of an organization, to a fine of not more than $300,000.