At least 73 percent of Vancouver’s medical marijuana dispensaries will likely be forced to close after April 29, having failed to get the permits needed to operate under new bylaws.
Under new city rules, all dispensaries must be in commercial zones, at least 300 metres from schools, community centres, neighbourhood houses and other approved pot shops.
But according to city figures unearthed by Vancity Buzz, of 176 pot shops that applied, at least 129 have been rejected and will face fines and possible legal action if they stay open.
The city introduced the new rules in a bid to regulate the rapid spread of medical marijuana dispensaries across the city, even though they technically remain illegal under federal law.
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Most Vancouver Dispensaries Must Close After April 29
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