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Second-Hand Smoke a Top Concern in British Columbia Cannabis Consultations

The province is working on rules for sale and consumption of adult-use cannabis ahead of legalization.

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Second-hand smoke has emerged as a top concern as the province nears the end of public consultation on cannabis regulation, says B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth.

The province is working to draw up rules for the sale and consumption of non-medical cannabis before it is legalized by the federal government in July, 2018. B.C.'s public consultation period ends Nov. 1.

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It will take time for the ministry to sort through the more than 30,000 responses it has received so far, Farnworth said.

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But it's already clear that many people are worried about second-hand marijuana smoke, he added.

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"People have very strong views, particularly when it impacts their private space, such as their condo unit for example or their backyard or whatever," he said.

The issue will be addressed in the new cannabis regulations, Farnworth said.

"It's one that was fully anticipated as an issue, so I expect, in fact I know, it will be dealt with in the new regulatory framework."

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