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Is this store legal?

Thinking about buying from a shop or website you're not sure about? Answer five quick questions and get a clear read on whether it's a licensed, legal retailer or the grey market. Nothing is saved.

1 Is the store on your province's official list of authorized retailers?

You can check this in a minute on the official store finder.

2 Does the product come in sealed packaging with a provincial excise stamp?
3 Do they check your ID or verify your age before selling?
4 Can you see lab testing or clear potency labelling on the products?
5 How do the prices look?

General information to help you buy safely, not legal advice. When in doubt, buy from your province's official store or a retailer on its authorized list.

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