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This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.
Statutory range
s. 163.1(2) — making / publishing / possessing for publication
- Imprisonment
- 1–14 years
- Fine
- No fine stated
Indictable only; minimum 1 year.
s. 163.1(3) — transmitting / distributing / selling / advertising / importing / exporting
- Imprisonment
- 1–14 years
- Fine
- No fine stated
Indictable only; minimum 1 year.
s. 163.1(4) — possession — indictable
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years
- Fine
- No fine stated
Minimum 1 year.
s. 163.1(4) — possession — summary conviction
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2 years less a day
- Fine
- No fine stated
Minimum 6 months.
s. 163.1(4.1) — accessing — indictable
- Imprisonment
- 1–10 years
- Fine
- No fine stated
Minimum 1 year.
s. 163.1(4.1) — accessing — summary conviction
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2 years less a day
- Fine
- No fine stated
Minimum 6 months.
Source
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is
not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, attempt, concurrence, plea, discretion, parole rules, ancillary orders, forfeiture / s. 163.1 orders. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.