Vernon pot shop challenging provincial laws by staying open
VERNON, B.C. — A Vernon pot shop is challenging BC’s new cannabis laws by staying open.
Russ Stevenson, owner of Herb’s Healing Centre, says he’s selling all products including edibles, which are not allowed provincially.
“My lawyer has told me, if I close, I’m violating my patients’ rights, so at that, I’ve sort of got to take the risk and be here for my patients. They do need their medicine and there is basically no options for them, especially with Canada Post going on strike on Monday,” Stevenson tells Beach Radio News.
Stevenson was also open on Wednesday when he gave away about $6,000 worth of products to 200 of his existing customers, only charging them the provincial tax.