Top Shelf BC recreational marijuana will be available for purchase at licensed private stores, as well as the provincial government’s online store (the Ontario Cannabis Store). You may also be able to make your own cannabis edibles and grow up to four plants per dwelling for personal use.

A Canadian who purchases cannabis will be required to provide proof of age, and sign for their package upon delivery. The packaging will clearly identify the contents as marijuana or a product containing marijuana.

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Cannabis retailers are not allowed to deliver directly to customers’ homes, but some may offer curbside delivery by staff who are contracted or hired to do so, or through common carriers. Licensed cannabis retailers will charge a delivery fee to the customer for these services.

If you are considering buying or growing cannabis for commercial purposes, please contact the Regulatory Affairs Department of Health Canada to learn more about how to obtain a licence. We have a variety of resources and information to help you get started.