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Cannabis in Newfoundland and Labrador

Legal age, where to buy, and where you can consume cannabis in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Newfoundland and Labrador uses a private retail model overseen by the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC), which handles wholesale and regulation.

The basics

Legal age: 19+
Where to buy: Privately owned licensed stores and authorized online sales.
Possession: Up to 30 g in public.
Home growing: Up to 4 plants per residence is permitted.

Where you can consume

Primarily on private property; public consumption is broadly restricted, with municipal variation.

Buying legally in NL

Buy only from NLC-authorized retailers. Confirm licensing and lab/potency labelling.

Sources

Where to buy here

Official store Cannabis NL

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