Council discusses regulations for retail cannabis
Before long, the retail sale of cannabis will be a reality across Canada.
The Government of Alberta announced regulations for private cannabis retailers on February 16 and that the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) would start taking applications March 6. It was also announced cannabis could be sold via retail shops beginning in August.
On Monday, Red Deer city council began addressing this from a land use perspective.
Two bylaw amendments were given first reading, with public hearings to take place six weeks from now. The amendments are necessary because though municipal approval is not required for a private retailer to submit an application to the AGLC, a municipality must give approval through a development permit or license.