According to section 90.25 (1) of the provincial Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, "No person may transport cannabis in a vehicle unless the cannabis is contained in closed packaging that is out of reach of the driver and any other occupants of the vehicle."
"We’re finding that many citizens are doing everything legally, going to the licensed retail store to buy their cannabis, but then they’re driving home with their purchase on their back seat," says Cst. Dexx Williams, EPS Cannabis Compliance Officer. "We don’t want to lay charges or give tickets to people who are trying to follow the laws, but we have to take violations involving cannabis in vehicles very seriously."
Between October 17, 2018 and May 31, 2019, 61 per cent, or 149 of 245 of charges EPS laid under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, were for improper transport.
To stay within the law, police recommend that cannabis be in a sealed package, in a location that is out of reach of everyone in the vehicle, such as the trunk or back of a van or SUV, under a rear seat, or locked in a glove box. Police also remind citizens that it is illegal for anyone to use cannabis in a vehicle, including passengers.
In addition to public advertising and social media interaction, EPS will be working with cannabis retailers to ensure citizens know how to transport their purchase legally.
For more information, visit edmontonpolice.ca/cannabis.
from Media Releases http://bit.ly/2MTGNBT
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