A look at highlights of the Liberal government’s marijuana legislation
OTTAWA — Some highlights of federal legislation to legalize recreational marijuana:
—Individuals under 18 would not face criminal prosecution for possession of up to five grams of cannabis but the provinces and territories maintain the flexibility to prohibit possession of any amount by youth.
—Sharing or selling cannabis to someone under 18 would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
—Sales to be restricted to people age 18 and older, although provinces have jurisdiction to increase their own minimum age.