One man has been arrested at a marijuana rally for handing out free pot seeds.

Calgary police made the arrest at approximately 8:30 p.m. at the Days Inn located at the 3800 block of Macleod Trail south.

The man’s name cannot be relased at this time.

The rally was part of the cross Canada Free Marijuana Overgrow the Government Tour.

Their website states they are handing out free marijuana seeds for Canadians to grow their own “victory gardens” in anticipation for the government to legalize the drug.

It also outlines the risk of being arrested for growing the plants, which could lead to a jail sentence.

Under Canadian law, it is illegal to distribute marijuana in any form regardless of whether payment is provided.