The Government of Saskatchewan has released its framework for cannabis legalization and outlined a plan for the distribution, sale, and use of cannabis in the province.

Here are the key details included in the release provided by the Government of Saskatchewan:

• Minimum age for non-medicinal cannabis consumption will be 19 years of age
• Zero tolerance for all drug-impaired drivers in the province. It will always be illegal to drive while impaired in Saskatchewan – whether by drugs or alcohol. This will not change once cannabis use becomes legal
• Consuming cannabis in public spaces will be prohibited for public health considerations. Consumption will also be prohibited in schools and daycares.
• Saskatchewan is introducing legislation to prohibit the possession of any amount by a minor. Possession of smaller amounts, by a minor, will be addressed primarily through ticketing and seizure of the cannabis, in accordance with the provincial Act. Possession of more than five grams will be a criminal offence subject to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
• The province will adopt the federal minimum standards around home production, including a limit of four plants per household.

There are 51 retail permits available in 32 communities across the province, and a two-phase selection process must be completed to determine who the retail operators can be.

The detailed Request for Proposal documents needed for the retail selection process can be found at SaskTenders.ca.

The deadline to respond to the RFP is April 10.