Consuming Cannabis in Public

You might think having a prescription for medicinal cannabis entitles you to medicate in public spaces. Unfortunately, the reality is a little more nuanced than that.

Oral Cannabis Medicines

Oral cannabis medicines, such as oils, tinctures and edibles, can be discreetly administered in public without causing a disturbance to others. Treat these medicinal cannabis formats like any other prescription medication. Inhalable cannabis medicines, on the other hand, are not always so discreet.

Smoking

Let's get one thing clear, there is no medical justification for smoking cannabis, ever. Prescribed cannabis medicines should always be vaporised. Smoking cannabis medicines in public can and will draw the attention of law enforcement and can potentially irritate bystanders.

Vaping

So what about vaping medicinal cannabis in public? While there are no specific laws that prohibit vaping medicinal cannabis in public, there are broader laws, such as public nuisance and disturbance, that may be used by law enforcement to prevent cannabis consumption in public spaces. The vapor from your medicine could technically pose a 'risk' to others while you are in public. Even in designated 'smoking areas', you may be asked to stop consuming cannabis medicines.

Summary

Always follow the instructions of law enforcement. Store your cannabis medicines in the original packaging and keep copies of your prescriptions for your records. Treat medical cannabis like any other prescription medication (store securely, and out of reach of children).

Disclaimer

Medical Cannabis, like all other medications comes with the potential for risk and adverse side-effect including, but not limited to, sedation, vomiting, nausea, cotton mouth, appetite changes, paranoid delusions, vertigo, psychosis, euphoria, depression, confusion and other unknown side-effects. Cannabis interactions with other medications are currently unknown and the risk of addiction or dependence over time has been reported but not been well studied. The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal or medical advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal, medical or other information.