11th and 12th Pot Shop Applications Before City Council

Two more pot shop applications will before Vernon council for support this afternoon, which if approved, will be the 11th and 12th.

One is in a commercial building at 2813 35th Street in the downtown, which the City says has generated eight negative responses, and a 43 name signature petition against it, along with three positive responses.

The other site is at 2808 48th Avenue, site of the current Black Crow store, which the City says has remained open since legalization, but has not been selling cannabis.

“As of October 17, 2018, due to provincial legislation, they ceased selling cannabis and the store has remained cannabis free. The store has remained open to provide educational information to customers and to sell retail products (i.e.glassware). There have been no bylaw incidents and Bylaw Enforcement has no objections to the proposed license,” writes Manager of Current Planning, Craig Broderick, in a report to council.