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Cannabis Legislation
As of October 17, 2018, the sale and consumption of Cannabis was made legal in Canada. 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
For further information, please visit the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission site: AGLC
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
The process in Alberta
https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/cannabis-future-of-cannabis-alberta.pdf
Age limits for access to cannabis retail stores
https://aglc.ca/cannabis/cannabis-legislation-and-policies/cannabis-handbooks/retail-cannabis-store-handbook/rcsh-minors
https://www.alberta.ca/cannabis-framework.aspx#p6241s1
Store name and sign requirements
https://aglc.ca/cannabis/cannabis-legislation-and-policies/cannabis-handbooks/retail-cannabis-store-handbook/rcsh-store-name-signs
Hours of operation
https://aglc.ca/cannabis/cannabis-legislation-and-policies/cannabis-handbooks/retail-cannabis-store-handbook/rcsh-hours-service
Security requirements for retail stores
https://aglc.ca/cannabis/cannabis-legislation-and-policies/cannabis-handbooks/retail-cannabis-store-handbook/rcsh-physical-security
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
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
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 or emailing jmartin@draytonvalley.ca.
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