Age-gate

An age-gate is a verification process that restricts access to cannabis content to users who meet the legal age requirement.

Also called / Category:

Age verification, Access restriction / Retail, Delivery & Ops

Key takeaways:

Used to ensure compliance with legal age requirements for cannabis.
Commonly found on cannabis websites and delivery services.
Helps protect minors from accessing age-restricted content.

What it is / How it shows up:

An age-gate is a mechanism typically seen on cannabis websites and apps, requiring users to confirm their age before accessing content or making a purchase. It usually appears as a pop-up or initial page that asks users to input their birthdate or confirm they are of legal age, which is 19+ in most Canadian provinces, with exceptions like 18 in Quebec. This process is crucial for ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations and preventing minors from accessing cannabis-related content or products.

How it’s measured or identified:

User input of birthdate.
Checkbox or button click confirming age eligibility.
Redirect to age-appropriate content upon verification.

Use in context:

"The website uses an age-gate to restrict access to those under 19."
"Before you can buy products, you must go through an age-gate."
"Age-gates are necessary for compliance in cannabis retail."

Safety & compliance in Canada:

Ensures only legal adults access cannabis information.
Helps retailers comply with provincial age restrictions.

Related terms / See also:

FAQs:

What is the purpose of an age-gate? The primary purpose is to ensure that only individuals of legal age can access cannabis-related content and products, helping to comply with Canadian laws.

Are age-gates legally required? Yes, they are a legal requirement for cannabis retailers and content providers to prevent access by minors.

Sources:

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Government of Canada - Cannabis regulations
Provincial cannabis guidelines