"Federally, non-medicinal cannabis will become legal in July 2018, and the provincial government will regulate the distribution and sale of the product."

"We do not know how the provincial government intends to regulate"

As a result, the CBRM should plan in advance.

“There is potential for a considerable impact to municipal resources, depending on the distribution and sales model ultimately identified. The most impacted services are likely to include bylaw compliance, building and licensing, planning, fire services and the Police."

To ease some of the financial pressures, the CBRM should look in advance at the revenue related to cannabis taxation.

Legislation would also allow people to grow up to four cannabis plants with a maximum height of 100 centimetres.

Administration’s primary concern should be the potential impact on adjacent residents, especially in multi-family dwellings like row houses or apartments. Local government should have the authority to regulate this use.

Other concerns revolve around public consumption and where smoking marijuana would be permitted.

http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/city-responds-to-province-on-legal-cannabis-regulation/

http://www.denverpost.com/2015/12/09/marijuana-has-huge-influence-on-colorado-tourism-state-survey-says-2/

Like it or hate it, federally, non-medicinal cannabis will become legal in July 2018, and the provincial government will regulate the distribution and sale of the product. In my opinion regulate it locally to keep our neighbours happy and demand a share of that tax before the provincial government get a taste of receiving the whole tax. We all know the provincial government are not known to share fairly .

Remember to be broad-minded and avoid over regulation because it could restrict new opportunities.

http://mmjpr.ca/canadas-provinces-starting-figure-whos-going-sell-legal-weed/