Cannabis Regulations

Marginal note:Cancellation

• 261 (1) The Minister must cancel the registration number of a test kit if

  • (a) the Minister receives a notice from the holder of the registration number stating that it has ceased all authorized activities referred to in section 255, 256 or 257 with respect to the test kit;

  • (b) the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that

    • (i) the test kit is likely to create a risk to public health or safety, including the risk of cannabis being diverted to an illicit market or activity, because

      • (A) the quantity of cannabis in the test kit is too high, or

      • (B) the adulterating or denaturing agent in the test kit is not likely to prevent or deter consumption or administration of the cannabis, or

    • (ii) the test kit is likely to be used for a purpose other than any of those set out in subsection 260(1); or

  • (c) the test kit is a medical device and is no longer authorized for sale in Canada under the Medical Devices Regulations.

• Marginal note:Effect of cancellation

  (2) When a registration number issued for a test kit is cancelled, the cancelled registration number

  • (a) must not be displayed on the label of any test kit manufactured or assembled further to a custom order after the cancellation; and

  • (b) in the case of a cancellation under paragraph (1)(a), must remain on the label of any existing test kit until all of the test kits with that registration number are disposed of.