But here's what Customs officials told The Buffalo News' Phil Fairbanks back in the fall after Canada's pot laws went into effect.

Chances are good you might still run afoul of the people watching the U.S. border. The Peace Bridge and every other crossing in the region is under federal jurisdiction and there are no signs of the feds legalizing marijuana.

Even the smallest amount could bring a $500 fine – and the seizure of your pot. The consequences escalate depending on the amount and previous offenses. Also keep in mind that there's a heightened awareness among the people in the booths, and it’s possible you might also find one of their pot-sniffing dogs circling your car. Think zero tolerance, because that is what Customs officers are thinking.

Can I grow my own marijuana?

Not for recreational adult-use purposes. For those enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program, those over age 21 can grow up to four plants at home in an enclosed, locked space not viewable to the public and only for the patient’s use.

Since it looks like recreational pot will be legalized, can I go ahead and smoke it now?