You are here
Home 🌿 Marijuana Politics 🌿 Legalized marijuana 'doesn't make it safe,' says Halifax deputy police chief 🌿Legalized marijuana 'doesn't make it safe,' says Halifax deputy police chief
While many are eager to learn if Trudeau's government will make good on its promise to legalize marijuana, Halifax's deputy chief of police says everything from enforcing impaired driving to smoking regulations is about to get a whole lot more complicated.
"Just because it's legal, doesn't make it safe," said Bill Moore.
"I don't think the discussion has meant decriminalization is a free for all. I don't think that's where we're going. Hopefully not."
During the election, Justin Trudeau promised legalization would keep pot out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals.Â
Moore shares those concerns and also worries more people will be smoking a joint while driving.Â
"Do people understand what their level of impairment is, 'how much can I smoke before I become impaired?'" said Moore.
"When it was illegal, we wouldn't have this discussion because people wouldn't want to have it."Â
'We're not going to lay...
This marijuana news is brought to you by 420 Intel. For the latest breaking cannabis industry news, subscribe to the 420 Intel newsletter. If you'd like to promote your product or service in this area after every article, contact us.
420 Intel is Your Source for Marijuana News
420 Intel Canada is your leading news source for the Canadian cannabis industry. Get the latest updates on Canadian cannabis stocks and developments on how Canada continues to be a major player in the worldwide recreational and medical cannabis industry.
420 Intel Canada is the Canadian Industry news outlet that will keep you updated on how these Canadian developments in recreational and medical marijuana will impact the country and the world. Our commitment is to bring you the most important cannabis news stories from across Canada every day of the week.
Marijuana industry news is a constant endeavor with new developments each day. For marijuana news across the True North, 420 Intel Canada promises to bring you quality, Canadian, cannabis industry news.
You can get 420 Intel news delivered directly to your inbox by signing up for our daily marijuana news, ensuring you’re always kept up to date on the ever-changing cannabis industry. To stay even better informed about marijuana legalization news follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Â
Follow us on Instagram
Connect with us on Linkedin