Adults 18+ in British Columbia won’t face criminal charges for having small amounts of some illicit narcotics in their possession.
The new exemption will stay in effect from January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026. Furthermore, this exemption is “NOT” legalization of these illegal drugs.
Small amount is defined as possession of a cumulative total of up to 2.5 grams of certain illegal drugs only for personal use.
So, adults (18 and older) will not be detained or punished for having up to 2.5 grams of any combination of these illicit narcotics in their own possession.