SOR/2019-206, s. 39

39 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 123:

Marginal note:Wrapper

  • 123.1 (1) The interior and exterior surface of a wrapper must

    • (a) not display any brand element;

    • (b) not display any image or information;

    • (c) be one uniform colour, which may be different for each surface;

    • (d) not be fluorescent, have fluorescent properties in the ink or have pigments that absorb ultraviolet energy and transmit it as a longer wavelength, such as the Pantone 800 series;

    • (e) have a smooth texture without any embossing or decorative ridges;

    • (f) not include any hidden feature that is designed to change the appearance of the wrapper, such as heat-activated ink or a feature that is visible only through technological means; and

    • (g) not be capable of emitting a scent or sound.

  • Marginal note:Standardized cannabis symbol

    (2) Despite paragraph (1)(b), the standardized cannabis symbol that must be obtained from the Minister in the form of an electronic file must be clearly and prominently displayed on the exterior surface of any wrapper if the concentration of THC in the cannabis that is in direct contact with the wrapper or that is in the cannabis accessory that is in direct contact with the wrapper is greater than 10 μg/g, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC.

  • Marginal note:Requirements

    (3) The standardized cannabis symbol must meet the following requirements:

    • (a) it must be at least 1.27 cm by 1.27 cm in size;

    • (b) it must be displayed with a white border of at least 2 points on all sides; and

    • (c) if a change is made to the size of the symbol, its dimensions must be proportional vertically and horizontally.