Smoking cannabis will only be allowed in private residences. Public smoking will be prohibited to prevent secondhand smoke.
Communities will be able to prohibit the use of cannabis, like alcohol.
Driving impaired by cannabis is illegal. The Government of Northwest Territories believes that mixing cannabis with driving proposes serious threats and risks to the safety of others.
Consumers will be allowed to grow four plants per household.
There will be fines and penalties for driving impaired by cannabis, smoking in public places, and giving cannabis to minors. These fines and penalties will be enforced by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
