EVERGREEN Cannabis Society

British Columbians, aged 19 years or older, will be able to purchase dried cannabis flower, pre-rolls, oils, capsules, seeds, and cannabis accessories at the Evergreen Cannabis Store. All cannabis products are purchased by Evergreen via the BC Liquor Distribution Branch.

What is the legal age to purchase and use cannabis?
In British Columbia, the legal minimum age to purchase and use cannabis is 19. It is illegal to purchase cannabis for anyone under the age of 19.

How much cannabis can I purchase in one transaction?
You may purchase up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or the equivalent in oils, capsules, or seeds.

What is the equivalency for products other than dried cannabis?
The 30-gram possession limit in the Cannabis Act is based on dried cannabis. Equivalents were developed for other cannabis products to identify what their possession limit would be. One (1) gram of dried cannabis is equal to:
- 5 grams of fresh cannabis
- 15 grams of edible product
- 70 grams of liquid product
- 0.25 grams of concentrates (solid or liquid)
- 1 cannabis plant seed

How much can individuals possess?
According to the Federal Cannabis Act, an individual may possess, in a public place, cannabis of one or more classes (dried flower, pre-rolls, oils, capsules, seeds) equivalent to 30 g of dried cannabis. There is a possession limit of 1000 g or equivalent in a private place.

Where can I legally use cannabis?
Cannabis may be used in private. It can be smoked or vaped in public in the same places where tobacco can be smoked or vaped, except in places where children commonly gather. Check your local smoking bylaws to be sure.

What ID do I need to show when purchasing cannabis?
You must show two pieces of ID, one of which must be issued by a government agency and include your name, birth date, and picture. The second must include an imprint of your name, signature and/or picture.

Does the Evergreen Cannabis Store ship or deliver any products?
No. Currently, you may only purchase products in our store which is located in Vancouver BC.

Can I travel with cannabis I buy at the Evergreen Cannabis Store?
You may travel within the province of BC with a maximum of 30 grams of dried cannabis or the equivalent in oils, capsules or seeds, however you may not use any cannabis products in any vehicles, whether they are moving or parked. It’s illegal to transport cannabis across the Canadian border. Cannabis laws are different between provinces and territories. This includes legal age, where you can smoke, use, and buy cannabis. Make sure to learn the laws before you travel.

Never ever transport cannabis over international borders.

Where can I buy cannabis online in BC?
The only legal place to purchase non-medical cannabis online in BC is bccannabisstores.com.

Where can I buy cannabis in a storefront?
Municipalities in BC control whether or not cannabis stores can open in their jurisdiction. The only legal place to buy cannabis in-store is in a licensed cannabis store or government cannabis store.

I am a licensed medical cannabis user. Can I buy my cannabis at the Evergreen Cannabis Store?
Yes, however it will not carry with it the exemptions from rules around possession, use, etc. that cannabis purchased from a licensed producer under a medical authorization would.

What role does the BC Liquor Distribution Branch play in the sale of cannabis?
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) will be the sole, wholesale distributor of non-medical cannabis for the province.

Can I bring my underage child into BC Cannabis Stores?
No, unlike BC Liquor Stores, you may not bring anyone under the age of 19 into provincially licensed cannabis stores.

How do you ensure that minors can't access BC Cannabis Stores?
Age verification takes place at the entrance to the Evergreen Cannabis Store, so please ensure you bring two pieces of ID to prove that you are 19 or over.

What are the penalties for sharing cannabis with young people?
The Cannabis Act created two new criminal offences, with maximum penalties of 14 years in jail for giving or selling cannabis to youth, or using a youth to commit a cannabis-related offence.