Pubdate: Thu, 14 Sep 2017
Source: Montreal Gazette (CN QU)
Copyright: 2017 Postmedia Network Inc.
Contact:  http://www.montrealgazette.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/274
Author: Glen K. Malfara
Page: A8

EXTEND ALCOHOL LAWS TO MARIJUANA

Re: "Police say they're not ready for pot-smoking drivers" (Montreal 
Gazette, Sept. 9)

The Quebec government has known for some time that the legalization of
recreational marijuana was coming, and yet it finds itself with its
back against the wall. It has launched a public consultation process,
but when I went on the site, it seemed overly complex. This is not
rocket science. Existing laws that deal with tobacco, alcohol and
impaired driving should extend to marijuana - including age
restrictions.

As for distribution, the government should sit down with producers and
arrive at a cost-effective means.

The legalization of recreational marijuana is a win-win scenario. The
influx of tax revenues can go a long way in restoring funding to
health care and education.

Glen K. Malfara, Beaconsfield
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