If there are going to be cannabis stores in Burlington - where might they be?

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December 6th, 2018

BURLINGTON, ON

 

Just where can a cannabis store be located?

Vaping

What started out as a way for smokers to cut down on their nicotine intake has turned into another carcinogenic drug that younger people have taken up.

The province has published very detailed rules and regulations that determine what can be placed where – those regulations may not serve the interests and values of the city.

Council will debate and determine if they want to permit the opening of cannabis retail outlets in the city.  The city has a survey taking place on line now.  CLICK here to access that survey.

The online survey is open to Burlington residents until Thursday, December 13.

The Ontario Cannabis Store website is the only legal option for purchasing recreational cannabis. It follows strict rules set by the federal government.

The government is also moving forward with a tightly regulated private retail model for cannabis that will launch by April 1, 2019. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is the provincial regulator authorized to grant store licences. The Ontario Cannabis Store will be the exclusive wholesaler to these stores. Private stores will be introduced with strict controls to safeguard children and youth and combat the illegal market.

Cannabis and schools

School exclusion zones for ward 1,2,4 and 5

Cannabis schools 3 and 6

School exclusion zones for wards 3 and 6

 

Where you cannot smoke or vape cannabis

Indoors
You cannot smoke or vape cannabis in:
indoor common areas in condos, apartment buildings and university/college residences
enclosed public places and enclosed work places
non-designated guest rooms in hotels, motels and inns

Schools and places where children gather
You cannot smoke or vape cannabis:
at school, on school grounds, and all public areas within 20m of these grounds
on children’s playgrounds and public areas within 20m of playgrounds
in child care centres, or where an early years program is provided
in places where home child care is provided — even if children aren’t present

Hospitals, hospices, care homes and other facilities
You cannot smoke or vape cannabis:

within 9m from the entrance or exit of hospitals (public/private), psychiatric facilities, long-term care homes, independent health facilities

on outdoor grounds of hospitals (public/private) and psychiatric facilities

in non-controlled areas in long-term care homes, certain retirement homes, provincially-funded supportive housing, designated psychiatric or veterans’ facilities, and residential hospices

Publicly owned spaces
You cannot smoke or vape cannabis in publicly-owned sport fields (not including golf courses), nearby spectator areas and public areas within 20m of these areas.

Vehicles and boats
You cannot consume cannabis (smoking, vaping, eating) in a vehicle or boat that is being driven or is at risk of being put into motion.

Other outdoor areas
You cannot smoke or vape cannabis:

in restaurants and on bar patios and public areas within 9m of a patio

on outdoor grounds of specified Ontario government office buildings

in reserved seating areas at outdoor sports and entertainment locations

on grounds of community recreational facilities, and public areas within 20m of those grounds

in sheltered outdoor areas with a roof and more than two walls which the public or employees frequent, or are invited to (e.g. a bus shelter)

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Police now have serious penalties they can impose – on the spot. Have taxi money with you.

serious penalties

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Driving impaired by cannabis is illegal and dangerous. Cannabis, like many other drugs, slows your reaction time and increases your chances of being in a collision.

If a police officer finds that you are impaired by any drug, including cannabis, you will face serious penalties, including:

an immediate licence suspension
financial penalties
possible vehicle impoundment
possible criminal record
possible jail time

Police officers have tests to determine if you are impaired and are now also authorized to use oral fluid screening devices at roadside to help enforce the law.

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1 comment to If there are going to be cannabis stores in Burlington – where might they be?

  • Penny

    Cannabis, in my opinion, should be treated the same way prescription drugs are sold. Opioids, which are prescription drugs and far more dangerous than cannabis are sold in drug stores. Many residents use medical cannabis for pain management why should they be unable to go into a store in Burlington to purchase them?

    Stores should be located anywhere there is a demand. Buying them in a certain area does not mean that they will be using them there.

    Teens have been buying cannabis for years and do people honestly think that they won’t continue to use cannabis just because there are no cannabis stores in Burlington? What is bought in back alley’s can contain much more than cannabis, and far more dangerous.

    For the record I have never tried cannabis, but if the time came that I needed it for pain management I would.