Is it possible to buy medical marijuana in Canada as a tourist?
There is a lot of talk recently about marijuana legalization in Canada and some people have mentioned that it's already pretty much legal in many cities. E.g. the Vancouver Sun reports that:
“Although I strongly believe in medical access, I believe everybody should have access to cannabis,” Larsen said. “I’ve always thought the medical user should be at the front of the line.”
He said society members with medical needs will get discounts and special services. Other users will simply require ID and proof of legal age.
This raises the following questions:
- Is it possible to buy medical marijuana from an official dispensary in Canada as a tourist?
- Are any documents needed except an ID?
- Is this limited to certain cities or can you buy it anywhere?
- Is it legal for tourists to do so?
Assume that the person in question has a genuine medical need, but simply happens to lack the proper documentation from their doctor.
Best Answer
As Vancouver Sun says, there are now at least two dispensaries in Vancouver which will deal. It's technically illegal. Noone is interested in fining or jailing your regular pothead, though. If there is little interest in chasing this practice today, imagine how much will be in the little time left before it becomes legal on 2018 July 1. All sorts of authorities are much more worried about the fentanyl crisis.
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