Cannabis glossary

Ad restrictions refer to the legal limitations on cannabis advertising to ensure public safety and compliance with regulations.

AGCO is the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, regulating cannabis sales and distribution in Ontario, Canada.

One-sentence definition: Age 19+ (18 in QC) refers to the legal age for purchasing and consuming cannabis in most Canadian provinces, except Quebec where the age is 18.

Brand restrictions are legal guidelines that limit how cannabis brands can advertise and market their products to the public.

The Cannabis Act is a Canadian law regulating the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis for adult use.

Excise duty is a government tax applied to the sale of cannabis products in Canada.

An excise stamp is a government-issued label affixed to cannabis products to show that excise duty has been paid in Canada.

Definition: Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, including regulating cannabis for medical and recreational use.

Definition: Import/export permits are official authorizations required for the legal transfer of cannabis products across international borders.

Inducements are benefits or incentives offered to influence someone's actions in the cannabis industry.

Licensing is the process of obtaining legal authorization to operate within the cannabis industry in Canada.

Lot traceability ensures every cannabis product can be tracked from cultivation to sale.

Marketing compliance ensures cannabis marketing follows legal regulations to protect consumers and maintain industry integrity.

A maximum of 10 mg of THC is allowed per serving in cannabis edibles sold legally in Canada.

One-sentence definition: Packaging/label compliance refers to the adherence to legal standards for the packaging and labelling of cannabis products in Canada.

Plain packaging refers to the standardized packaging of cannabis products without branding elements to reduce appeal.

Provincial distributors (OCS, BCLDB, AGLC, SQDC, NSLC, etc.) are government-run entities that manage the distribution of legal cannabis within their respective Canadian provinces.

A recall class is a category that defines the severity and nature of a product recall.

One-sentence definition: Sampling rules define how cannabis products are legally tested and evaluated before reaching the consumer market in Canada.

One-sentence definition: The THC symbol is a representation on cannabis packaging indicating the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.