CALGARY—Getting high before class will still be banned at the University of Calgary — even after legalization.

The university’s cannabis policy, released Monday, will, as of Oct. 17, ban the use of cannabis in any form — smoking, vaping, and eating edibles — on campus, including residences.

Anyone carrying cannabis must have it stowed in sealed, scent-proof containers. In a statement, the university said its policy is intended to match bylaws in Calgary prohibiting public weed consumption.

“It’s vital that the University of Calgary complies with laws and regulations of all three levels of government, including the city’s bylaw, which prohibits the consumption of cannabis in public spaces,” said Linda Dalgetty, vice-president, finance and services, in the statement.

The university is also banning anyone from growing cannabis on campus or in university facilities, selling cannabis or accessories on campus, and having cannabis in university-owned vehicles.

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However, the new policy still allows researchers at U of C to work with cannabis. The university currently studies the chemical properties and public health implications of the drug. And U of C staff and students with medicinal licences are still allowed to use.

Earlier this year, the University of Lethbridge put together its cannabis policy, which forbids anyone from “the use, sale, growth, and preparation” of cannabis on campus — with the exception of five marked consumption zones. Like in Calgary, the University of Lethbridge allows people to possess or store cannabis on campus, as long as it’s legally obtained.

The University of Alberta’s working group on cannabis has also recommended there be established smoking areas on its campuses.

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