Marijuana Legalization Could Mean Closure for Many B.C. Pot Shops, Province Says
Minister says pot shops will have to meet the province's distribution requirements.
With marijuana legalization about to become a reality across Canada, the provincial government says it is not sure what taxes and distribution will look like in B.C. but warns many of the current pot shops in the province may not meet their requirements.
A federal task force appointed by the federal government to study how marijuana could be legalized and regulated in Canada released a report Tuesday with more than 80 recommendations.
Distribution by province
B.C Public Safety Minister Mike Morris said the provincial government welcomes the report. He said one of the recommendations of particular interest is the distribution of cannabis — which the task force recommended be regulated by provinces and territories.
"It's early in the process. We haven't determined what a distribution model will look like, but I am assuming that most of those will have to conform to...
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