Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced legislation on Thursday that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana next year.
The proposed rules would take effect in July 2018 and allow Canadians to grow up to four plants in their home or to purchase dried flowers and other cannabis products from licensed shops. People over 18 would be allowed to posses up to 30 grams of weed.
Trudeau promised voters during the 2015 elections that his government would end prohibition of pot, the CBC reported.
If the changes becomes law, Canada would become the second country, after Uruguay, to completely legalize cannabis for personal use, The New York Times reported.
Canada began allowing marijuana for medical purposes in 2001, according to USA Today.
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