CannSell Practice Test – Printable Questions and Answers

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The CannSell Standard final exam has 25 questions and you need 80 per cent, which is 20 correct. This sheet gives you 50 questions to work through on paper first, mixed across all 13 of our topics: training and licences, legal age and ID, products and purchase limits, cannabis effects, lower-risk use, intoxication and refusal, store rules, delivery and curbside, advertising and inducements, records, enforcement, and where adults may use cannabis.

We do not copy the CannSell course or its exam, which are proprietary. Every question is written from the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018, O. Reg. 468/18, the Cannabis Control Act, 2017, the AGCO's Registrar's Standards and Health Canada information, and the answer key on the last pages explains each answer. Learn the numbers that come back in every version: 19 to buy or work, ID for anyone who looks under 25, 30 grams per visit, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. in store. Print the sheet, or choose Save as PDF to keep it on your phone.

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1.A curbside customer who prepaid online appears heavily intoxicated when picking up. What applies?
1. Do not hand it over; the rule covers distribution
2. Hand it over, because the sale was completed online earlier
3. Hand it over if a sober friend signs for the order instead
4. Hand it over, but only after checking the customer's ID
2.Which drivers face Ontario's zero-tolerance rule for cannabis?
1. Young, novice and commercial drivers
2. Only drivers over the age of 65
3. Only drivers with prior convictions
4. Only drivers of motorcycles
3.Whose responsibility is it to make sure every store employee has met the training requirement?
1. The holder of the retail store authorization
2. Each employee alone, with no store duty
3. The Ontario Cannabis Store as wholesaler
4. The AGCO inspector who visits the store
4.A customer buys 20 g of dried cannabis, pays, then returns to the counter for 15 g more on the same visit. What applies?
1. The second sale is fine as long as a manager approves it
2. Both sales are fine because they are separate transactions
3. The second sale is fine if it is paid with a different card
4. Refuse the second sale; the visit total would be 35 g
5.Roughly what share of people who use cannabis are estimated to develop cannabis use disorder?
1. Between 10 and 30 per cent
2. More than 75 per cent
3. Less than 1 per cent
4. About 50 per cent
6.Within what time after receiving its store authorization must a store begin selling cannabis?
1. At any time, there is no deadline
2. Within 30 days, or the authorization lapses
3. Within one year, and keep selling after that
4. Within five years of the authorization date
7.How often must a store do a full physical count of all cannabis inventory, at minimum?
1. Every five years, at recertification
2. Once a year, at the licence renewal
3. Only after a theft has been reported
4. Monthly, or whenever the AGCO asks
8.What is the minimum age for anyone employed in an Ontario cannabis retail store?
1. 19
2. 17
3. 16
4. 18
9.A person posts ads for an illegal online dispensary. What does Ontario law say?
1. It is legal if the dispensary ships from another province
2. It is legal if the ads appear only on social media
3. Knowingly promoting unauthorized cannabis sales is an offence
4. It is legal as long as the ads mention the legal age
10.During what hours may an authorized store deliver cannabis?
1. Noon to 9 p.m. only, and never on holidays
2. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., while the store is open
3. At any hour, as long as the order was prepaid
4. 7 a.m. to midnight on any day of the week
11.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
12.When might the effects of an eaten cannabis edible begin?
1. Never, edibles cause no noticeable effects
2. From 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating it
3. Within a few seconds of the first bite
4. Only after 6 to 8 hours have passed
13.Which task requires a Cannabis Retail Manager Licence?
1. Checking ID at the front entrance of the store each shift
2. Explaining product labels and THC levels to a customer
3. Having authority to buy cannabis or make job offers
4. Restocking shelves from the secure storage room daily
14.What maximum AGCO monetary penalty applies for selling to a person who appears intoxicated?
1. Up to $500
2. Up to $2,000
3. Up to $250,000
4. Up to $15,000
15.How much dried cannabis may an adult carry in public in Ontario?
1. Any amount bought legally
2. Up to 60 grams or the equivalent
3. Up to 5 grams or the equivalent
4. Up to 30 grams or the equivalent
16.Besides training, what must licensees make sure all employees understand?
1. The profit margin on each product category sold in store
2. The names of every licensed producer operating in Ontario
3. How to apply to Health Canada for a licence to produce cannabis
4. Their duties under laws, standards and store policies
17.From whom may an Ontario cannabis store buy the cannabis it sells?
1. The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation (OCS)
2. Any Health Canada licensed producer directly
3. Any registered medical cannabis patient
4. A wholesaler licensed by the municipality
18.Who do the guidelines say should not use cannabis at all?
1. Anyone over the age of 50, whatever their health history
2. Anyone using cannabis for the first time in a social setting
3. People who drink alcohol occasionally with meals or at events
4. Pregnant women and people with a family history of psychosis
19.How must every cannabis sale at a store be made?
1. As a pre-ordered sale
2. As a recorded sale
3. As an anonymous sale
4. As a cash-only sale
20.An operator moves cannabis between two of its stores. What must happen?
1. Any employee may carry it in a personal car without records
2. The transfer must first be approved by the municipal council
3. The OCS must collect it from one store and redeliver it
4. Licensed supervision at each store and POS records at both
21.What is the minimum age to buy, use or possess recreational cannabis in Ontario?
1. 21
2. 20
3. 19
4. 18
22.Which item from a licensed producer may be acceptable as nominal value?
1. Paid travel to a trade show
2. A branded t-shirt or hat
3. A point-of-sale terminal
4. A new display refrigerator
23.What surveillance rule applies to curbside pick-up?
1. Curbside areas are exempt from all surveillance rules
2. The curbside area must be captured by store cameras
3. Video is needed only for curbside orders over 30 grams
4. Only the licence plate of the customer's car is recorded
24.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
25.Which cannabinoid is not intoxicating but still has effects on the body?
1. THC
2. Delta-9
3. Resin
4. CBD
26.How many authorized stores can one licensed retail manager be accountable for?
1. Up to 150 stores
2. Up to 10 stores
3. Up to 5 stores
4. Only 1 store
27.Under the Cannabis Control Act, does the ban on selling to intoxicated persons apply only to licensed stores?
1. Yes, it applies only to authorized retail stores
2. Yes, it applies only to the Ontario Cannabis Store
3. No, but it applies only between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
4. No, it applies to any person who sells
28.A driver carries cannabis in the car. When is this legal?
1. When the package is opened but the driver is completely sober
2. When only a passenger is holding it in an open container
3. When it is unopened, or in closed baggage out of reach
4. When it is in the cup holder within the driver's easy reach
29.What minimum score must learners reach on the final exam of an AGCO Board-approved cannabis retail program?
1. 80 per cent
2. 75 per cent
3. 70 per cent
4. 90 per cent
30.How many grams of cannabis concentrate equal 1 gram of dried cannabis?
1. 5 grams
2. 2.5 grams
3. 0.25 grams
4. 0.5 grams
31.How long do the guidelines say to wait before driving after using cannabis?
1. At least 1 hour
2. At least 6 hours
3. At least 2 hours
4. At least 30 minutes
32.Besides the seal, what must a store post in a conspicuous place inside the store?
1. The store's monthly sales figures
2. Each employee's home address
3. The retail store authorization
4. The landlord's lease agreement
33.How must each sale transaction be recorded?
1. Recorded only if paid in cash
2. Traceable only to the till number
3. Recorded only for sales over 10 grams
4. Traceable to the employee who made it
34.Does the AGCO require a separate pre-store room for checking ID?
1. No, because ID only ever needs to be checked at the till
2. Yes, unless a licensed security guard is posted at the door
3. Yes, every store must build a separate ID room by the door
4. No, but there must be procedures that keep under-19s out
35.Can store advertising associate cannabis with medicine or health benefits?
1. No, health or medical associations are banned
2. Yes, if the product is high in CBD and low in THC
3. Yes, but only on the store's own website or app
4. Yes, if a licensed pharmacist reviews the ad first
36.Can a store operate mainly as a delivery business with little in-store sales?
1. Yes, if it also holds a separate delivery licence
2. Yes, if most of its customers live outside the city
3. Yes, if the store is located inside a shopping mall
4. No, it may not operate mainly as a delivery business
37.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
38.Which is a common immediate effect of cannabis listed by Health Canada?
1. Red eyes and dry mouth
2. Improved balance and faster reactions
3. Slower heart rate and better focus
4. Lower appetite and sharper memory
39.A person's retail manager licence was revoked. When can they usually apply again?
1. After two years, unless circumstances change significantly
2. Immediately, by paying a higher application fee to the AGCO
3. Never, because any revocation is permanent in Ontario
4. After six months, if they retake approved CannSell training
40.Which signs suggest someone may have overconsumed cannabis?
1. Mild dry mouth after a single puff hours earlier
2. Feeling relaxed and slightly hungry after a meal
3. Panic, paranoia, hallucinations or extreme confusion
4. Talking calmly and clearly about their day at work
41.How do penalties for cannabis-impaired driving compare with alcohol-impaired driving?
1. They apply only if THC is above 20 ng
2. They apply only to commercial drivers
3. They are the same as for alcohol-impaired driving
4. They are lighter because cannabis is legal
42.What must a licensee obtain from employees as part of the hiring process?
1. A reference from a licensed producer
2. Criminal background checks
3. A medical note about cannabis use
4. Proof of a high school diploma
43.Which rule applies to caffeine in a cannabis edible?
1. Any amount, if it is printed on the label
2. No caffeine is allowed in any edible product
3. Up to 100 mg, from any added source
4. Up to 30 mg, and only if naturally occurring
44.How much higher is the collision risk for cannabis-impaired drivers, according to the guidelines?
1. Exactly twice as high for everyone
2. Two to three times higher
3. No higher at all
4. About ten per cent higher
45.An unlicensed shop puts an 'Ontario Authorized' seal in its window. What does Ontario law say?
1. The seal is decorative and has no legal meaning
2. Only authorized retailers may use the seal
3. Shops that have applied for a licence may use the seal
4. Any shop may use the seal if it sells legal products
46.Where must recalled, damaged or expired cannabis be kept until it is returned or destroyed?
1. In the sensory display containers
2. Separate from other cannabis
3. On the sales floor at a discount
4. In a staff member's locker
47.Under federal law, how much cannabis may a young person possess before it becomes an offence?
1. No more than 30 grams of dried cannabis or equivalent
2. No more than 5 grams of dried cannabis or equivalent
3. Any amount, if it was bought legally by a parent
4. No more than 1 gram of dried cannabis or equivalent
48.Can store staff ask a licensed producer's rep for concert tickets in return for pushing the producer's brand?
1. No, staff may not request or accept them
2. Yes, if the rep offers them first without being asked
3. Yes, if the tickets are worth less than $500 in total
4. Yes, if the manager also receives the same tickets
49.What is the most dried cannabis a customer may buy in a single online order?
1. 15 grams, about half an ounce
2. 60 grams, about two ounces
3. No limit for online orders
4. 30 grams, about one ounce
50.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

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1. A — Do not hand it over; the rule covers distribution
The ban covers selling and distributing cannabis to someone who is or appears intoxicated. Handing over a prepaid order at curbside is distribution, so it must be refused.
Intoxication and refusing a sale · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Intoxication and refusal, Cannabis Licence Act s. 20; O. Reg. 468/18 s. 20.1
2. A — Young, novice and commercial drivers
Ontario's zero-tolerance laws for young, novice and commercial drivers apply to cannabis as well as alcohol.
Where to use it, transport and driving · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 13 Public use and driving, ontario.ca — Impaired driving
3. A — The holder of the retail store authorization
The AGCO says the store authorization holder (CRSA holder) must ensure all employees meet the educational requirement. Employees still take the course, but the store is accountable.
Training and certification · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Training, AGCO — Educational requirements
4. D — Refuse the second sale; the visit total would be 35 g
The 30 g limit applies to a single visit whether the cannabis is bought in single or multiple transactions. 20 g plus 15 g is 35 g, over the limit.
Products, sources and purchase limits · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Products and limits, Cannabis Licence Act s. 21 (2)
5. A — Between 10 and 30 per cent
The guidelines estimate that between 10 and 30 per cent of people who use cannabis develop a cannabis use disorder, including dependence.
Lower-risk use guidelines · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Lower-risk use, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines — Cannabis use and health
6. C — Within one year, and keep selling after that
The holder must ensure cannabis begins to be sold by the first anniversary of the authorization being issued, and continues to be sold afterwards.
Running the store · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Store rules, Cannabis Licence Act s. 7 (1)
7. D — Monthly, or whenever the AGCO asks
Standard 8.2 requires full physical inventory counts at least monthly or on AGCO request, with adjustments documented in the point-of-sale system.
Records, inventory and destruction · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Records and security, Registrar's Standard 8.2
8. A — 19
A store authorization holder must not employ anyone under 19. Unlike liquor service, where 18-year-olds may serve, every cannabis store employee must be 19 or older.
Legal age and checking ID · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Legal age and ID, Cannabis Licence Act s. 23
9. C — Knowingly promoting unauthorized cannabis sales is an offence
Section 8.2 makes it an offence to knowingly advertise or promote the sale of cannabis by a person who is not authorized to sell it.
Advertising, promotion and inducements · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Advertising and inducements, Cannabis Control Act s. 8.2
10. B — 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., while the store is open
Delivery is allowed only between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. when the store is open to the public. Note that in-store hours start earlier, at 7 a.m.
Delivery, curbside and online sales · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Delivery and curbside, O. Reg. 468/18 s. 20.2 (1) para. 5
11. A — $250,000
On conviction, a corporation is liable to a fine of up to $250,000. An individual faces up to $100,000, up to one year in jail, or both.
Inspections, offences and penalties · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 Enforcement, Cannabis Licence Act s. 40
12. B — From 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating it
Health Canada says ingested cannabis may take 30 minutes to 2 hours to take effect. Inhaled cannabis acts within seconds to minutes.
Cannabis and its effects · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Cannabis and its effects, Health Canada — Consumer information: Cannabis
13. C — Having authority to buy cannabis or make job offers
Manager functions listed in the Act include supervising staff, overseeing sales, managing compliance and having signing authority to purchase cannabis, sign contracts or make job offers.
Licences, managers and store locations · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Licences and roles, Cannabis Licence Act s. 5 (1)
14. D — Up to $15,000
The AGCO schedule sets a maximum monetary penalty of $15,000 for selling or distributing cannabis to a person who is or appears intoxicated.
Intoxication and refusing a sale · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Intoxication and refusal, AGCO monetary penalties (CLA s. 7 (5))
15. D — Up to 30 grams or the equivalent
Adults may possess a maximum of 30 g of dried cannabis, about one ounce, or the equivalent in public at any time.
Where to use it, transport and driving · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 13 Public use and driving, ontario.ca — Cannabis laws
16. D — Their duties under laws, standards and store policies
Standard 1.1 requires licensees to ensure all employees understand their obligations under applicable laws, regulations, standards and policies, so they act lawfully and with integrity.
Training and certification · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Training, Registrar's Standard 1.1
17. A — The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation (OCS)
Stores may only buy cannabis for sale from the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation, which operates as the Ontario Cannabis Store. The narrow exception is buying a closing store's inventory under the regulation.
Products, sources and purchase limits · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Products and limits, Cannabis Licence Act s. 19
18. D — Pregnant women and people with a family history of psychosis
People with a personal or family history of psychosis or substance use disorders, and pregnant women, should not use cannabis at all.
Lower-risk use guidelines · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Lower-risk use, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines — Special-risk populations
19. B — As a recorded sale
The Act requires that cannabis be sold only through recorded sales, which supports tracking and inspection.
Running the store · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Store rules, Cannabis Licence Act s. 22
20. D — Licensed supervision at each store and POS records at both
Transfers between an operator's stores must be secure, supervised at each store by a licensed manager or operator, and recorded as an inter-store transfer in both stores' POS systems.
Records, inventory and destruction · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Records and security, Registrar's Standard 4.2
21. C — 19
Ontario set the minimum age at 19, the same as for alcohol and tobacco. The federal Cannabis Act allows provinces to set an age of 18 or higher.
Legal age and checking ID · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Legal age and ID, ontario.ca — Cannabis laws
22. B — A branded t-shirt or hat
AGCO guidance lists t-shirts, hats, lanyards and inexpensive accessories as examples that may be nominal. Fixtures, equipment and travel are prohibited.
Advertising, promotion and inducements · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Advertising and inducements, AGCO Guidance — Inducements, nominal value
23. B — The curbside area must be captured by store cameras
Standard 2.1 requires that distribution in the area immediately adjacent to the store (curbside pick-up) be clearly captured by the surveillance system.
Delivery, curbside and online sales · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Delivery and curbside, Registrar's Standard 2.1
24. D — Retaliating against people who report is prohibited
No one may retaliate, including by dismissal or discipline, against a person who discloses information to the Registrar, an inspector or an investigator.
Inspections, offences and penalties · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 Enforcement, Cannabis Licence Act s. 38
25. D — CBD
CBD is not intoxicating or addictive but still has effects. THC causes the intoxicating effects and has addictive potential.
Cannabis and its effects · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Cannabis and its effects, Health Canada — Consumer information: Cannabis
26. C — Up to 5 stores
Standard 1.3 limits a licensed retail manager, or an operator doing manager duties, to being accountable for up to five authorized stores.
Licences, managers and store locations · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Licences and roles, Registrar's Standard 1.3
27. D — No, it applies to any person who sells
Section 8 says no person shall knowingly sell or distribute cannabis to a person who is or appears intoxicated. Stores have the same duty under their authorization conditions.
Intoxication and refusing a sale · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Intoxication and refusal, Cannabis Control Act s. 8
28. C — When it is unopened, or in closed baggage out of reach
No one may drive with cannabis in the vehicle unless it is in original unopened packaging or in fastened baggage not readily available to anyone in the vehicle.
Where to use it, transport and driving · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 13 Public use and driving, Cannabis Control Act s. 12
29. A — 80 per cent
The AGCO states learners must score at least 80% on the final exam of an approved program to complete it.
Training and certification · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Training, AGCO — Educational requirements
30. C — 0.25 grams
Concentrates are strong, so only 0.25 g counts as 1 g of dried cannabis. That makes 7.5 g of concentrates the 30 g dried equivalent.
Products, sources and purchase limits · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Products and limits, Cannabis Act (Canada) Schedule 3
31. B — At least 6 hours
The guidelines advise not driving or operating machinery for at least 6 hours after use, and warn that combining alcohol and cannabis increases impairment.
Lower-risk use guidelines · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Lower-risk use, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines — Driving
32. C — The retail store authorization
It is a condition of the authorization that the holder display the retail store authorization in a conspicuous place in the store.
Running the store · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Store rules, O. Reg. 468/18 s. 13
33. D — Traceable to the employee who made it
Records must cover each sale transaction in store, online or by telephone, traceable to the employee level.
Records, inventory and destruction · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Records and security, Registrar's Standard 8.1
34. D — No, but there must be procedures that keep under-19s out
The AGCO lets retailers decide how to comply with the entry rule. There must be procedures to prevent anyone under 19 from entering, but no specific room is required.
Legal age and checking ID · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Legal age and ID, AGCO FAQ — Retail store operation
35. A — No, health or medical associations are banned
Standard 6.2 prohibits advertising associated with medicine, health or pharmaceuticals. Authorized stores sell recreational cannabis only.
Advertising, promotion and inducements · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Advertising and inducements, Registrar's Standard 6.2
36. D — No, it may not operate mainly as a delivery business
The regulation states that nothing permits a store to operate entirely or predominantly as a delivery business.
Delivery, curbside and online sales · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Delivery and curbside, O. Reg. 468/18 s. 20.2 (4)
37. B — An offence of obstructing an inspection
It is an offence to obstruct an inspector, refuse to answer relevant questions or give an inspector false information.
Inspections, offences and penalties · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 Enforcement, Cannabis Licence Act s. 37 (1)
38. A — Red eyes and dry mouth
Immediate effects listed include euphoria, dizziness, increased heart rate, increased appetite, impaired memory and attention, dry mouth, red eyes and drowsiness.
Cannabis and its effects · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Cannabis and its effects, Health Canada — Consumer information: Cannabis
39. A — After two years, unless circumstances change significantly
After a refusal or revocation, an applicant generally must wait until after the second anniversary, unless the Registrar is satisfied there has been a significant change in circumstances.
Licences, managers and store locations · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Licences and roles, Cannabis Licence Act s. 5 (3)
40. C — Panic, paranoia, hallucinations or extreme confusion
Overconsumption can lead to cannabis poisoning with panic or anxiety, paranoia and hallucinations. Serious cases involve extreme confusion and severe anxiety.
Intoxication and refusing a sale · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Intoxication and refusal, Health Canada — Consumer information: Cannabis
41. C — They are the same as for alcohol-impaired driving
Ontario says it is dangerous to drive with cannabis in your system, and the penalties are the same as for alcohol-impaired driving.
Where to use it, transport and driving · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 13 Public use and driving, ontario.ca — Impaired driving
42. B — Criminal background checks
Standard 1.1 requires licensees to obtain criminal background checks from employees when hiring, as part of making sure staff act lawfully and with integrity.
Training and certification · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Training, Registrar's Standard 1.1
43. D — Up to 30 mg, and only if naturally occurring
Edibles may contain up to 30 mg of caffeine only when it occurs naturally, as in chocolate, coffee or tea. Nicotine and added alcohol are not allowed.
Products, sources and purchase limits · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Products and limits, ontario.ca — Cannabis edibles
44. B — Two to three times higher
Studies summarized in the guidelines show collision and injury risk is two to three times higher among cannabis-impaired drivers, and higher still when alcohol is added.
Lower-risk use guidelines · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Lower-risk use, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines — Driving
45. B — Only authorized retailers may use the seal
Section 8.1 says no person other than an authorized cannabis retailer may use the cannabis retail seal or otherwise represent themselves as authorized.
Running the store · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Store rules, Cannabis Control Act s. 8.1
46. B — Separate from other cannabis
Cannabis that is outdated, recalled, damaged or otherwise ineligible for sale must be kept separate from other cannabis.
Records, inventory and destruction · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Records and security, Registrar's Standard 2.3
47. B — No more than 5 grams of dried cannabis or equivalent
Federally, possessing more than 5 g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) is an offence for a young person. Ontario goes further and bans any possession by people under 19.
Legal age and checking ID · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Legal age and ID, Cannabis Act (Canada) s. 8 (1) (c)
48. A — No, staff may not request or accept them
Standard 6.4 bars licensees from accepting or requesting material inducements from licensed producers. AGCO guidance lists sales-tied rewards like concert tickets as prohibited.
Advertising, promotion and inducements · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Advertising and inducements, Registrar's Standard 6.4
49. D — 30 grams, about one ounce
Customers cannot buy more than 30 g of dried cannabis (about one ounce) or equivalent at one time, including online or by phone.
Delivery, curbside and online sales · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Delivery and curbside, AGCO FAQ — Online sales
50. B — Facilitate the inspection
Every licence or authorization holder must facilitate inspections. Inspectors may enter at any reasonable time any place used by the store, other than a dwelling.
Inspections, offences and penalties · Based on: Ontario cannabis retail law and AGCO guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 Enforcement, Cannabis Licence Act s. 28 (10)

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No. The CannSell course and exam are proprietary, so an answer-key PDF found online is either unofficial or copied. This sheet is original practice written from Ontario law, AGCO standards and Health Canada information, which set the rules the course has to teach.

How close is this sheet to the real CannSell exam?

The topics match what Ontario law expects cannabis retail staff to know, in the same multiple-choice style. The real exam has 25 questions and an 80 per cent pass mark. On this 50-question sheet, 40 correct is the same 80 per cent.

How do I save this page as a PDF?

Press the print button and choose Save as PDF as the printer on your phone or computer. Buttons, menus and ads are left out of the printout, and the answer key begins on its own page.

CannSell Practice Test – Printable Questions and Answers