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Pot shop rules proposed in Victoria as marijuana businesses multiply

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Submitted by Marijuana News on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 08:52

The City of Victoria has come up with about a dozen restrictions it wants to place on the pot shops that now proliferate the capital.

The storefront businesses are still technically illegal, but Victoria is looking to follow Vancouver's lead to license and regulate the operations.

"In my opinion, the number of dispensaries popping up with no regulation is completely unacceptable," said Mayor Lisa Helps. "I think we need to take some steps to remedy that."

There are roughly 30 medical marijuana businesses operating in the capital, many of which have popped up within the past year. 

The proposed restrictions include a number of health and safety measures:

  • individuals under the age of 19 must not be on the premises
  • food products other than tinctures, capsules or edible oil must not be sold
  • consumption of products is not allowed on site 
  • health warning signs must be posted
  • signage and advertising must be discreet
    • ...
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