Pubdate: Fri, 07 Feb 2014
Source: Innisfil Journal (CN ON)
Copyright: 2014 Metroland Media Group Ltd.
Contact:  http://www.simcoe.com/innisfil-on/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4841
Author: Bruce Hain

INNISFIL COUNCIL CULTIVATING PLAN FOR LICENSED GROW-OPS

Could legal marijuana operations be a growth opportunity within
Innisfil?

Council is presently grasping with the implications of endorsing the
licensing of the establishment of an area where medicinal marijuana
could be cultivated.

"We can't say no to them if they are licensed by the federal
government," said Coun. Lynn Dollin at the Feb. 5 council meeting. "A
strong offence is a good defence. We need to know where the
appropriate area is - commercial or industrial."

"I think this is the right thing to do," concurred Coun. Rod
Boynton.

Dollin noted the Township of Essa has received a formal application
for a medicinal marijuana plant and is aware "it is taking root in our
municipality, too."

Mayor Barb Baguley added the deadline is approaching for the banning
of large licensed grow-ops in residential neighbourhoods.

"Clearview has two grow-ops," said Deputy Mayor Dan Davidson. "I think
if the opportunity comes, we should seize it."
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