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Richmond Hill Opts Out of Cannabis Retail
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s new Council voted unanimously to opt out of cannabis retail stores within its municipal boundaries in accordance with the Cannabis Law Statute Amendment Act, 2018. The Act allows municipalities to opt out before January 22, 2019.
Since it was first announced that Ontario would allow cannabis retail outlets in municipalities across the province based on certain criteria, Richmond Hill has stated its intention to opt out. This motion makes it official and Council directed staff to send a copy of the resolution to the province before the deadline.
“It’s our job to do what we think is best for our community,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “Much of what we have heard from our citizens says that they would not welcome cannabis retail outlets in Richmond Hill. In addition to this motion, we passed a by-law in October 2018 that does not permit smoking or vaporizing cannabis in all public places,” added the Mayor.
Public places include any place to which the public has access as of right or invitation, express or implied, regardless of whether it is owned by a public or private entity and any motor vehicle located in a public place or in any place open to public view. Medical cannabis users will be exempt.
Residents can still purchase cannabis online and in April 2019 from retailers outside of Richmond Hill authorized by the provincial government. In addition, Municipal governments can opt in to cannabis retail stores in the future.
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