What decisions has the Province of British Columbia made about cannabis legalization?

In addition to holding the authority to establish stricter regulations than the federal government, the Province is responsible for many matters of implementation, such as how and by whom cannabis may be sold and where it may be consumed.

As of December 2017, the Province of British Columbia has determined that the minimum age to possess, purchase and consume cannabis will be 19, and cannabis will be sold in both publicly- and privately-owned retail locations. In February 2018 the Retail Sales framework was released.

For the latest updates, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/cannabis.

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1. I thought cannabis was already legal. What is happening now?
2. What is the City of Nelson able to regulate?
3. The federal government has made the decision to legalize cannabis. What else is being decided by the federal government?
4. What decisions has the Province of British Columbia made about cannabis legalization?
5. Why is it important for the City to pass local regulations prior to legalization?
6. What about Nelson's medical cannabis rules?
7. I’ve heard that Nelson has a moratorium to freeze the creation of new cannabis businesses. Why?
8. Our residential address has received a feedback form in the mail, but more than one household lives in our home.
9. My household or business did not receive a feedback form in the mail.
10. Why is the City’s feedback process not online?
11. Will ‘cannabis cafes’ be legal once cannabis is legal?
12. Will ‘edibles’ (cannabis food products) be legal?
13. Where will cannabis be allowed to be grown in Nelson once legal?
14. How will cannabis retail stores obtain their product?
15. What about public safety and health concerns?
16. What happens once cannabis is legalized?
17. How can I open a cannabis business in Nelson?
18. Will there be government-owned retail cannabis stores?
19. Where can I find more FAQs?