Pubdate: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 Source: Province, The (CN BC) - -41d6-9522-e71b16c7cceb Copyright: 2005 The Province Contact: http://www.canada.com/vancouver/theprovince/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476 Author: Kent Spencer RICHMOND COUNCIL APPROVES AMENDED GROW-OP BYLAW FOR LANDLORDS Richmond gave preliminary approval last night to an amended pot grow-op bylaw, which will hit landlords in the pocket book. The bylaw, which is scheduled to go into effect July 1, charges landlords fees for firefighters, police, city staff, building inspections and re-occupancy permits. The city may also discontinue providing water service. "The bylaw serves to make landlords acutely aware of their responsibilities to periodically check their properties," wrote community bylaw manager Don Pearson in a report to council. Last year, Richmond RCMP executed 64 warrants and had 187 active probes into grow-ops. Richmond's amended bylaw provides an appeal process to council for landlords who have been assessed fees. - --- MAP posted-by: Josh