Destruction of Marijuana obtained under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations

As of April 1, 2014, the way Canadians access marijuana when authorized by a healthcare practitioner changes. The new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) provide for access while protecting public safety.

On or By March 31, 2014:

• All Authorizations to Possess (ATPs), Personal-Use Production Licences (PUPLs) and Designated-Person Production Licences (DPPL) expire on March 31, 2014, even if the licence shows a later expiry date.


• All marijuana (plants, seeds, dried) obtained under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR) in your possession must be destroyed and disposed of. The recommended method is to break up the plant material, blend the marijuana with water and mix it with cat litter to mask the odour. This can then be placed in your regular household garbage.

As of April 1, 2014

• Personal production and production by designated persons of marijuana is illegal. The only way to access marijuana is from a licensed producer when authorized by a healthcare practitioner.

You are required to notify Health Canada that you no longer possess marijuana obtained under the MMAR, and if applicable, have discontinued production and have destroyed your marijuana. You are also required to confirm the amount of marijuana and number of plants destroyed, if any.

The Notification Form below is intended to help you comply with these requirements. Please complete all sections and send to Health Canada by April 30, 2014.