Watson's inflexibility clouds marijuana vapour lounge issue

Police question Buzz On owner Wayne Robillard show while Robillard was unveiling his lounge to the media.

 

Let’s start with how Mayor Jim Watson is right.

He’s right to be frustrated over the city’s apparent inability to do anything about the marijuana smoking going on at Buzz On.

It’s a ludicrous set of circumstances that finds the city with the authority to strictly regulate the smoking of tobacco — which is perfectly legal — while simultaneously having its hands tied when it comes to restricting the consumption of a largely illegal substance.

That’s why Watson called this week for the police to crack down on the patrons of the marijuana vapour lounge.

“My belief is it’s an illegal activity and the police should be taking appropriate action if illegal activity is taking place,” Watson told reporters after this week’s council meeting. “If they’re smoking marijuana in a store front, then it’s illegal.”...

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