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Cannabis Legislation

The Town of Drayton Valley is accepting applications for Businesses Licenses and Development Permits for Cannabis Retails Stores.

Applying for a Cannabis License
Cannabis Business License Application Form

Development Permit Application

To ensure that you are submitting a complete Cannabis Retail Store Application, please review our checklist: Application Checklist

BYLAWS

The Town’s Land Use Bylaw, Business License Bylaw and Signage Bylaw have been amended to establish regulations for the locations and conditions associated with cannabis retail sales and cannabis counselling businesses.  Bylaw 2018-12-P addresses smoking cannabis in public spaces.

2018-09-D Land Use Amending (Cannabis) Bylaw
2018-10-D Business Licence Amending (Cannabis Retail) Bylaw
2018-11-D Signage Amending Cannabis Bylaw
2018-12-P Cannabis-Free Public Places Bylaw
2018-16-D Land Use Amending (Cannabis Production & Distribution) Bylaw

 

While Health Canada oversees the licensing of cannabis producers in Canada, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) is responsible for the wholesale and distribution of retail cannabis products.

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Have Questions About Cannabis in Drayton Valley?

For further information, please visit the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission and the Health Canada sites:
AGLC
Health Canada 

The following are some resources for further information regarding cannabis legalization:

Get answers from the Government of Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/campaigns/marijuana-cannabis.html

Impairment and enforcement for drivers and workers
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/marijuana-cannabis/task-force-marijuana-legalization-regulation/framework-legalization-regulation-cannabis-in-canada.html#a2.9

https://www.alberta.ca/cannabis-framework.aspx#p6241s1

https://www.alberta.ca/impaired-driving-law-changes.aspx

Consumption – where is it allowed based on provincial regulations?
https://www.alberta.ca/cannabis-framework.aspx#p6241s1

http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/T03P8.pdf

Potential health effects and how cannabis is used
https://www.alberta.ca/cannabis-about.aspx

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/0239e5c2-5b48-4e93-9bcc-77f72f7bdc5e/resource/021d8f84-5d8b-4e21-b0bb-81340d407944/download/ahtdp-cannabis-evidence-series-2017.pdf

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/marijuana-cannabis/task-force-marijuana-legalization-regulation/framework-legalization-regulation-cannabis-in-canada.html#a2.1

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-medication/cannabis/health-effects/effects.html

Social issues and how they are being considered
https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=483089C56A5AF-9C4E-A340-73F9248B6425AE7B

Education about cannabis
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-abuse/talking-about-drugs/talking-with-teenagers-about-drugs.html#a3

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/marijuana-cannabis/task-force-marijuana-legalization-regulation/framework-legalization-regulation-cannabis-in-canada.html#a2.7

If you have any questions about the Town’s approach to cannabis legalization please contact the Town of Drayton Valley by phoning 780-514-2200.

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      • Energy & Emissions Reduction Initiatives
      • Clean Energy Improvement Program
      • Foodcycler Pilot Project
    • Town Maintenance
      ▼
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      • Greenspace Maintenance
      • Spring & Summer Maintenance
      • Summer Greenspace Maintenance FAQ
      • Flowerpot & Flowerbed Sponsorships
      • Dust Suppression
      • Community Clean-Up Program
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      • Water and Sanitary FAQ
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      • Aspen Waste Management Facility
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      • Area Structure Plans
      • Compliance Certificates
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      • Land Use Bylaw
      • Municipal Development Plan
      • Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw Review
      • Permits and Information
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      • Subdivision and Development Appeals
      • Subdividing and Rezoning
      • Planning and Development FAQ
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    • This is Drayton Valley
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      ▼
      • Drayton Valley RV Park & Campground
      • Area Campgrounds
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      ▼
      • Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre
      • Event and Conference Centre
      • MacKenzie Conference Centre
    • Block Party
    • Drayton Valley Triathlon
    • Electronic Sign
    • Events
    • Library
    • Places of Worship
    • Outdoor Recreation
      ▼
      • Agents of Discovery
      • Eagle Point Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area
      • Golf Courses
      • Parks and Trails
      • Sports and Recreational Organizations
      • Pump Track
    • Parks and Recreation Map
    • Recreational Facilities
      ▼
      • Ricochet Oil Corp. Aquatic Centre
      • Omniplex
      • Park Valley Pool
      • Total Works Health & Fitness Centre
    • Tourism Information
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      • Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
        ▼
        • Drone Rules & Regulations
      • Eagle Points Blue Rapids
      • Drayton Valley Museum