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INVITATION TO BID
Tender: 03-2019/06/E; File No.: SSTM
South Sanitary Trunk Main Upgrading
The Tender Package will be available on March 28, 2019 at the Town of Drayton Valley, 5120-52 Street.
DID YOU KNOW…
The Town of Drayton Valley has a Bylaw that allows for the production and distribution of cannabis and cannabis products within the Town?
Bylaw 2018-16-D Land Use Amending (Cannabis Production/Distribution) Bylaw received 2nd & 3rd Reading at the March 20, 2019 Council Meeting.
This Bylaw allows for the establishment of Cannabis Production and Distribution Facilities within the Town of Drayton Valley.
Bylaw 2018-16-D Highlights:
• Including a definition for Cannabis Production/Distribution Facility;
• Including Cannabis Production/Distribution Facility as a Permitted Use in the Agricultural (AG) , Industrial (M) and Rural Industrial (RI) land use districts;
• Establishing minimum separation distances from hospitals, schools, playgrounds and sports fields;
• Establishing minimum requirements for matters such as (among others) lighting and minimizing impacts to surrounding properties.
SAFETY IN MIND
In order for businesses to obtain a development permit and business license from the Town of Drayton Valley, proof of application approval from Health Canada and Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) must be provided. These agencies control and oversee requirements for building security, criminal record checks on applicants and employees as well as odour control.
Health Canada Requirements:
• Personal security clearance including criminal record checks
• Building and property security including fencing and security systems
• Organizational Security Plan including security clearances and training for employees
• Good production practices including air filtration systems to control odour
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC):
• Applicant responsibilities
• Business/Facility Requirements including security
• Premises Management including hours of operation and record keeping
Health Canada Regulations can be found here:
www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-medication/cannabis/industry-licensees-applicants/l...
AGLC Regulations can be found here:
www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=1996_143.cfm&leg_type=Regs&isbncln=0779735234
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