Pubdate: Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Source: Vancouver Sun (CN BC)
Copyright: 2015 Postmedia Network Inc.
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/477
Author: Veronica Madore
Page: A14
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v15/n196/a03.html

CRACK DOWN ON POT SHOPS

Re: Insurance will be snuffed out when pot dispensary moves in, April 3

I read and appreciated Kevin Griffin's article on this newest, illegal
shop on Hornby Street, where my husband and I live.

Now that a city councillor has admitted that all of the marijuana
shops are operating illegally - in more ways than one - no business
licences, no vetting or approval process by city staff or public
consultation required for every other business, I am hoping The Sun
will do some additional investigative reporting on the subject. These
shops should not be allowed to open; it just doesn't make sense.

About a month ago, I was told by the Vancouver Police Department that
none of these shops had licences to operate, and yet we are seeing one
on every corner and the related drug dealing going on right outside of
them.

Veronica Madore

Vancouver
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MAP posted-by: Matt