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Pets and animals Firearms
You can bring your cat or dog to Firearms are strictly controlled in Canada,
Newfoundland and Labrador without and fully automatic weapons are banned.
a permit, and they can be moved freely Visitors may bring firearms only for
between Newfoundland and Labrador. a legitimate purpose, such as hunting
However, the importation of non- or a target shooting competition.
indigenous animals and the movement For more information, visit rcmp-grc.gc.
of Labrador Huskies from Labrador ca/en/firearms or call the Canadian
to Newfoundland is restricted. Firearms Program at 800-731-4000
If you have questions about bringing (Canada and the U.S), or 506-624-6626
animals to the province, visit the from other countries.
Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer at
gov.nl.ca/ffa/department/contact-ahd Cannabis
or call 709-729-6879. The medical and recreational use of
cannabis is legal in Newfoundland
There are no skunks, poison ivy, or poison and Labrador. If you use cannabis,
oak in the province, and the only snake know the health effects, and please do so
is the non-venomous Eastern Garter responsibly. For more information,
Snake found in Labrador and in a small visit www.gov.nl.ca/cannabis
section of Newfoundland near St. David’s.
To buy, possess, or use cannabis you
Soil and plants must be 19 or older. There are strict
Help protect Canada’s environment penalties for selling and providing
and agriculture by preventing the spread cannabis to those under the legal age.
of soil-borne diseases. Before leaving Please check with the owner or manager
Newfoundland and Labrador, make sure of your accommodation or campground
you are not travelling with items that to find out if cannabis use is permitted in
may contain soil and are subject to their establishment.
confiscation. Special permits for travelling
with restricted items may be obtained Cannabis is prohibited in motor vehicles,
from the Canadian Food Inspection boats, and public spaces. Cannabis can
Agency. For more information, visit impair your ability to operate vehicles or
inspection.gc.ca/soil or call 709-772-4424. equipment safely, and driving while
impaired is a serious criminal offence.

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