The City of Victoria has approved the Cannabis-Related Business Regulation Bylaw that includes a variety of rules governing the location, allowable clientele, and hours of operation for medical marijuana dispensaries. The rules exist as pre-conditions for both the zoning required for these operations and their business licence prerequisites. The 38 storefront operators currently known to exist in Victoria may now only operate if their premises are re-zoned for the purpose and obtain a specific business licence which will be tied to a series of operational requirements to safeguard the safety of children and respect the surrounding community. [continues 609 words]
I find it fascinating that Mr. Craig Covey would attempt to justify his obsession with legalizing marijuana by using the "protection" of our youth as a reason. Mr. Covey states the he believes that the removal of marijuana from the underground market and by taxing and regulating it will lessen the use by young people. This is quite a bold statement to make with no data or studies to back it up. In effect it is simply a gratuitous statement that sounds good but has no factual basis. [continues 210 words]
