City approval pending for Kamloops’ first private legal pot shop

Along with potentially being one of the first private stores on the market, Monteleone says it’ll also be exciting for them to be able to promote a safe, responsible cannabis industry.

“So upon approval, we’ll get to work right away, in regards to finding out the time frame for our conditional approval.”

Getting licensed with that conditional approval will mean the store space can then undergo renovations, Monteleone says.

“And once that’s up and running, we will have a city employee to come in and do a final walk around to ensure that we are up to code with all of our safety and set up measures, and then we can apply for the Kamloops business license and start ordering the product.”

As for when exactly they’ll be open for business, Monteleone says that’s still up in the air.

“Never know, with this being a new industry, how long its going to take. But hopefully we can be open before the new year, or right into the new year.”

Monteleone adds, they are looking forward to providing a locally run source for recreational cannabis.

“I think its going to be a nice option for Kamloopsians to shop at a private, locally owned store,” Monteleone says, “The main government store has been lined up daily, so we hope to be able to push people through our doors as well, alleviate that line up, and get people served without having to wait too, too long.”

It’s not the only application that will be heard by council tomorrow. They’ll also receive a submission for a store at 399 Tranquille Road. It’s just across the street from a store that’s been operating for some time, but according to the city, does not have a provincial licence or an active City of Kamloops Retail Cannabis Licence Application. Carl Anderson, who is involved with the Canadian Safe Cannabis Society at 405 Tranquille, is one of a number of people opposing the new licence. Anderson has also submitted a 305 name petition opposing the application.

by Dylana Milobar

City approval pending for Kamloops’ first private legal pot shop

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