New Brunswick Marijuana Dispensary Hopes to Set High Standards for Industry Ahead of Legalization

The first and only medical marijuana dispensary in Fredericton believes the standards they hold their operation to will help to erase the negative stigma that is still surrounding marijuana usage.

Despite legalization not yet being a reality in Canada, HBB Medical Inc. opened in April.

Since then they say they have brought in over 400 members, all of which go through a stringent screening process to ensure they are legally permitted to access medical marijuana.

“We want to identify that mainstream medical dispensaries do have a place in society,” said Hank Merchant, HBB president of procedures. “We set standards above and beyond.”

Merchant describes some other dispensaries he’s visited as far less professional operations. Hey says he prides himself on a relaxed, inviting atmosphere, discrete location and clean smell which is devoid of marijuana thanks to sealed containers, refrigerated products, and ventilated air system.

“Within the next three to four weeks we’re...

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