Pubdate: Tue, 03 Aug 2004
Source: Calgary Herald (CN AB)
Copyright: 2004 Calgary Herald
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/calgary/calgaryherald/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/66
Author: Herald News Services
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada)

B.C. CITY TAKES ON GROW OPS

Chilliwack will respond to its reputation as "Colombia North" today with 
what officials say is the toughest anti-marijuana-growing bylaw in British 
Columbia.

Like other civic bylaws, it will put the onus on landlords to keep tabs on 
their premises, but Coun. Sharon Gaetz says the city's initiative goes further.

There is a $10,000 fine, which can be re-applied each day the offence 
continues. Water can be shut off. The city can fix up damaged homes and 
bill the owner. Fire inspectors may enter if they believe the premises are 
unsafe.

There is a $200 fee for property inspection, $150 for occupancy inspection 
and $2,500 to certify the building is safe.
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