Pubdate: Tue, 24 Jul 2007
Source: Ladysmith Chronicle (CN BC)
Copyright: 2007 BC Newspaper Group & New Media
Contact:  http://www.ladysmithchronicle.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1279
Author:  Jason Youmans
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada)

GROW-OP BYLAW GETS YEAR-LONG TRIAL

A North Cowichan bylaw meant to put the kibosh on marijuana grow 
operations and drug laboratories in rental properties in the area 
will have a year of implementation before municipal staff take 
another look at its merits.

The bylaw, which was implemented in February, requires landlords to 
inspect their properties once every six months to ensure they are not 
being used for illegal purposes.

Councillor George Seymour said property owners told him the 
inspection visits were too costly to conduct, especially for 
landlords who do not live in the area.

Councillor Anne Murray echoed his sentiments.

"Irresponsible landlords are asking for everything they get," said Murray.

"Responsible owners should be aware of who their tenants are and what 
they are doing with the property," Murray continued.

However, North Cowichan mayor Jon Lefebure told those assembled for 
the July 18 meeting he would rather his district be viewed as onerous 
where drug issues are concerned.
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