Non-medical cannabis in North America: an overview of regulatory approaches.

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to describe existing regulations of non-medical cannabis legalization in North America to inform recommendations for future health policy. These regulations are among the first in the world and will set a precedent for other jurisdictions globally who legalize cannabis. STUDY DESIGN:This was a review of online grey literature on regulatory approaches to non-medical cannabis legalization in North American jurisdictions. METHODS:We conducted an internet search in June 2019 to identify government and public health resources published after January 1, 2012. We were able to achieve data saturation using a limited number of resources. Data extraction was conducted by two independent reviewers, with disagreements resolved by consensus. RESULTS:Eleven US states, the District of Columbia, and Canada have enacted legal recreational cannabis regulations. The legal age of cannabis possession matches the legal drinking age in all jurisdictions except one. Most consumption is in private residences only, with some provinces/territories permitting public consumption where tobacco is permitted. Most jurisdictions allow for home growing of up to 6 (US) or 4 (Canada) plants and a maximum possession of 1 oz. (US) or 1.06 oz. (Canada). Cannabis is available for purchase only in private retail stores in US states, while Canada has also legalized online sales. Impaired driving assessment is not cannabis-specific in most US states, while Canada has federal driving limits. CONCLUSIONS:Although North American approaches to regulating recreational cannabis use are consistent in many aspects, some exceptions exist (e.g., home growing, personal possession). More research is needed to assess the impact of variations in regulatory policies on potential harms from legalization to inform future policy decisions in North America and abroad. Complementary public health interventions will be crucial in ensuring public health and safety.

journal_name

Public Health

journal_title

Public health

authors

Lancione S,Wade K,Windle SB,Filion KB,Thombs BD,Eisenberg MJ

doi

10.1016/j.puhe.2019.08.018

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-01-01 00:00:00

pages

7-14

eissn

0033-3506

issn

1476-5616

pii

S0033-3506(19)30278-1

journal_volume

178

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