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In April of 2017, the Federal Government announced that consumption and retail sale of recreational cannabis would become legal in 2018; legalization occurred on October 17, 2018. The Town has compiled some information that may be helpful for you in understanding the process for municipal government.
The third reading of these Bylaws occurred on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Okotoks Town Council's regular meeting. To review the Bylaws please click on the buttons below:
Summary: The purpose of this bylaw is to amend the Land Use Bylaw by adding definitions of cannabis and cannabis related uses, establish regulations for cannabis related uses, and establish which district(s) cannabis related uses can be considered for development.
Summary: The purpose of this bylaw is to amend the Land Use Bylaw revising the definition of Adult Entertainment Use.
Summary: The purpose of the bylaw is to amend the Business License Bylaw to remove the sections regarding definitions of smoke shop and tobacco products and the sections on Smoking Related Businesses and Smoke Shops.
Summary: The purpose of the bylaw is to provide additional restrictions on the smoking, vaping and other forms of consumption of cannabis in public places to prevent behviours and conduct that may have a negative impact on the enjoyment of public places.
Summary: The purpose of this bylaw is to limit the effects of known health hazards or discomfort from secondhand smoke by regulating smoking in public places and workplaces.
Summary: The purpose of the bylaw is to amend the Community Standards Bylaw to provide legislation to regulate "nuisance odours" and "smoke and odours."
As the retail sale of cannabis is now legal in Canada, recreational production, sale and use of cannabis is legal and permitted by the Town of Okotoks. The Town is accepting applications from businesses for the retail sale of cannabis and its derivative products.
Please be aware of the following:
The following is the summary of unanimously carried recommendations put forth by Council’s Governance and Priorities Committee regarding proposed policies to regulate retail recreational cannabis stores and production facilities, business licensing, and public consumption.
The Town of Okotoks Development Permit and Business Licensing processes are in alignment with federal and provincial policies, regulations, and legislation. As such, all retail cannabis stores will be required to provide proof of AGLC eligibility before a Development Permit is approved and AGLC licencing before a Business License will be issued. Updates to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation were introduced on February 16, 2018.
Municipal Enforcement will be responsible for:
RCMP will be responsible for: