Anonymous ID: b8fc66 May 31, 2022, 6:09 p.m. No.16377586   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>7654

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-concerns/controlled-substances-precursor-chemicals/policy-regulations/policy-documents/exemption-personal-possession-small-amounts-certain-illegal-drugs-british-columbia.html#a2.5

 

In response to a request from the province of British Columbia (BC), from January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026, adults (18 and over) in BC will not be subject to criminal charges for the possession of up to 2.5 grams of certain illegal drugs for personal use.

 

Opioids (including heroin, morphine, and fentanyl. See the exemption for the full list)

Cocaine (including crack and powder cocaine)

Methamphetamine (Meth)

MDMA (Ecstasy)

Adults (18 and over) in BC will not be arrested or charged for the personal possession of any combination of these illegal drugs that adds up to a combined total of 2.5 grams.

 

"This exemption is a vital step to keeping people alive and help connect them with the health and social support they need," said Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer.