Starting Wednesday, the sale of recreational marijuana begins in Canada following a law passed over the summer.
The law says anyone in Canada over the age of 18 is allowed to possess marijuana, provided it’s less than 30 grams — just over an ounce. Canadians can also grow up to four marijuana plants in their home and buy from a provincially regulated retailer.
The country had months to prepare for the law’s launch. The House of Commons and the Senate approved legalization in June, and later scheduled the law to go into effect on Wednesday.
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