CALGARY (660 NEWS) – The University of Calgary is taking a zero-tolerance approach to recreational cannabis once it becomes legal next month.

Consumption, including smoking, vaping and ingesting, will be prohibited on campus.

Students and staff will be allowed to have cannabis products in their possession, as long as it’s sealed in scent-proof containers.

The U of C’s policy is similar to the City of Calgary’s bylaw which bans use in public places.

However, the practice is in contrast to the University of Lethbridge, which will set up designated cannabis consumption areas.

Cannabis will be legal in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018.

Read the full U of C cannabis policy here: https://www.ucalgary.ca/policies/files/policies/cannabis-policy.pdf.