Ms. Zenbia Chan, Spokesperson, 2018
Marijuana Legislation Concern Group appeared before the Committee expressing
concern for public safety regarding marijuana retail, production and use in
Burnaby.
The speaker stated that
it is up to the Provinces how to monitor and implement marijuana use, and proposed
the City take the following measures to mitigate risk to public safety:
·
prohibit
non-medical cannabis retail stores for 1-2 years
·
establish
a registration system for home grown cannabis
·
prohibit
growing of cannabis in homes with children under 19
·
require
for cannabis to be stored in a lockable place in the home
·
require
Public Hearing for applications to grow marijuana on farmland
·
ban
smoking of cannabis in public places, especially parks
·
urge
the School Board to provide a cannabis-free environment in schools
The Committee noted that the City
has limitations on what can be regulated as the legalization of marijuana is
under federal jurisdiction.
Arising from discussion, the
following motion was introduced:
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