CannSell: Inspections, offences and penalties

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1. What is the maximum penalty for an individual convicted under the Cannabis Licence Act?

   1. $250,000 and up to five years in jail
   2. A warning letter for a first offence
   3. $5,000 and no possibility of jail
   4. $100,000, up to one year in jail, or both

2. Which power does an AGCO inspector have during an inspection?

   1. Issuing a new store authorization on the spot
   2. Changing the store's permitted opening hours
   3. Taking photos and examining relevant records
   4. Arresting customers for any offence they see

3. Within what time must a prosecution for an offence under the Cannabis Licence Act begin?

   1. Within two years of the offence
   2. Within 30 days of the offence
   3. Within six months of the offence
   4. At any time, there is no limit

4. A manager fires an employee for reporting a violation to the AGCO. What does the Act say?

   1. The Act protects only reports made directly to police
   2. The firing is allowed if the report turns out wrong
   3. The firing is allowed during an employee's probation
   4. Retaliating against people who report is prohibited

5. An individual sells cannabis without authorization for the first time. What is the minimum fine on conviction?

   1. $100,000
   2. $10,000
   3. $1,000
   4. $500

6. How does an AGCO monetary penalty compare with other compliance tools?

   1. Always followed by revocation of the licence
   2. More than a warning, less than a suspension
   3. The same as a criminal conviction in court
   4. Less serious than a verbal warning from staff

7. A store's authorization has expired. Can it keep selling while it sorts out paperwork?

   1. Yes, but only to regular customers it already knows
   2. No, it must stop operating; sales would be illegal
   3. Yes, if it has already applied to the OCS for supply
   4. Yes, for up to 90 days after the expiry date

8. From whom may a person in Ontario legally buy recreational cannabis?

   1. From an online seller in any country
   2. Only from an authorized cannabis retailer
   3. From any adult who grew it at home
   4. From a medical patient with extra supply

9. A corporation commits an offence under the Act. Who else can be found guilty?

   1. A director or officer who took part in it
   2. Every customer who bought from the store that day
   3. The OCS employee who shipped the product to the store
   4. Only the most junior employee working on that shift

10. What is the maximum fine for a corporation convicted of an offence under the Cannabis Licence Act?

    1. $250,000
    2. $1,000,000
    3. $25,000
    4. $100,000

11. Where can a licence holder ask for a hearing about a proposed suspension or revocation?

    1. Health Canada's licensing branch
    2. The Ontario Cannabis Store board
    3. The Licence Appeal Tribunal
    4. The local municipal council

12. A clerk gives an inspector false information about stock levels. What is this?

    1. Acceptable if the clerk was not sure
    2. An offence of obstructing an inspection
    3. An issue for the OCS, not the AGCO
    4. Only a breach of store policy

13. What must a licence holder do when an AGCO inspector arrives for an inspection?

    1. Refuse unless a lawyer is present
    2. Facilitate the inspection
    3. Ask the inspector to book a time next week
    4. Close the store until the inspector leaves