Cannabis

Landlords can restrict smoking and growing cannabis inside their rental units but are not allowed to restrict the consumption of cannabis in other ways. If a landlord has units where smoking is allowed, they cannot restrict the smoking of cannabis.

It is legal for anyone 19 and older to purchase, possess, consume and grow cannabis in New Brunswick.

In New Brunswick, consuming cannabis in public is not permitted. Consumption of cannabis in any form is prohibited anywhere but: 

• your home
• backyard / property
• an occupied campsite

If consuming cannabis in another residence, you must have the permission of the homeowner. There are no restrictions on how much cannabis a person can keep at home.

Landlords should outline their expectations in their leases and ensure that tenants are informed about their rights and responsibilities. Unless a lease says specifically that smoking or growing cannabis is prohibited, then it will be allowed in the rental unit.

Landlords who have already established a “no smoking” policy in their rental units, will not have to re-write this in their leases, as “no smoking” is inclusive.

More information / Report a violation of the Smoke-free Places Act

Questions and complaints involving  smoking or vaping tobacco, cannabis or other substances in a designated smoke-free area can be directed to this Email: [email protected].