Bans smoking/vaping cannabis (including medical cannabis) in all public spaces -- streets, sidewalks, parking lots, parks, sports fields, playgrounds, bridges, bike paths -- mirroring the public-alcohol ban; allowed on private property or designated event zones. Fines $250 first offence / $500 subsequent, effective Oct 17, 2018.
Cannabis — Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
Is cannabis retail allowed? Where can it be sold or consumed?
The Town of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Règlement concernant les nuisances, la salubrité et la sécurité no 1878 (cannabis provisions), verified 2026-08-23.
City police-service explainer page describing the public cannabis-consumption ban and citing bylaw 1878 as its basis.