Legalizing Cannabis
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Legalization of cannabis across Canada is expected this summer. The City of Penticton has a role to play in regulating the retail sales and public use of cannabis in the community. There are some important decisions to make and the City wants to hear from residents.
Legalization of cannabis across Canada is expected this summer. The City of Penticton has a role to play in regulating the retail sales and public use of cannabis in the community. There are some important decisions to make and the City wants to hear from residents.
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Feedback on Cannabis Framework
over 2 years agoShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link12 ResponsesCouncil endorsed the proposed cannabis framework at their meeting on Nov. 20 and directed staff to introduce policies and bylaws in line with the framework at the Dec. 4 meeting of Council. A public hearing to review the policies and bylaws is planned for the Dec. 18 Council meeting. If you have any additional comments or questions about the direction the City is taking, please provide them here.
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Your thoughts
almost 3 years agoShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Please share your comments and questions about what legalization of cannabis means to Penticton for discussion in this forum.
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Life Cycle
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Phase 1 – Raise awareness and gather input
Legalizing Cannabis has finished this stageThe City will raise awareness in the community through the utility newsletter, press release, ads and social media. A city-wide survey will be created to gather the opinions of the community. -
Phase 2 – Report findings and share draft framework
Legalizing Cannabis has finished this stageThe results of the survey will be shared with Council and the community. Workshops will be organized with expert stakeholders. Public events will be held to gather feedback.
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Phase 3 – Prepare regulations
Legalizing Cannabis has finished this stageThe necessary regulations will be developed based on the feedback received on the framework. -
Phase 4 – Finalize recommendations for Council approval and implement
Legalizing Cannabis is currently at this stageThe final regulations will be reviewed with Council and implemented if approved.
Key Dates
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18 December 2018
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04 December 2018
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20 November 2018
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28 August 2018