Vernon council has joined several other B.C. cities and towns in giving final approval to the legal operation of medical marijuana dispensaries.
Council has passed a bylaw requiring existing shops to apply for a temporary-use permit and be subject to city inspections.
Only dispensaries open before last November will be eligible for a permit which will be a bridge until new federal laws take effect this summer.
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Mayor Akbal Mund said edibles can’t be sold as they’re not part of the legalization at this point.
City councilor Juliette Cunningham said it will be a safer model as the shops will have to meet building codes and other standards.
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-With files from CJIB FM