Few Vancouver marijuana dispensaries move on in application process while others ordered closed

Vancouver marijuana dispensaries that did not submit a licence application last summer must close their doors “immediately”, the city has warned, or “be subject to enforcement action”.

“The City inspects these businesses regularly,” states an October 26 media release. “As with other businesses, the City will use a range of enforcement tools, including fines and legal action.”

That was included in an update on a licensing process that the city began last June with the adoption of a new legal framework for marijuana-related businesses.

Today it was also revealed that just 11 of 176 applications the city received meet all zoning requirements and are ready to proceed to phase two of the procedure.

“These applicants are eligible to move forward with a development permit review, which includes an opportunity for public input,” reads the city’s media release. “Consistent with city-wide development permit processes, a sign will be posted on each site and...

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