Province releases plans for legalized marijuana
KAMLOOPS — The B.C. government released its long-awaited rules surrounding the legalization of marijuana Monday.
The policy direction is in response to the federal government’s plan to legalize non-medical cannabis this coming July.
When it comes to retail, the Province says British Columbians of legal age (19) will be able to buy it through privately-run retail stores or government-operated retail stores and government online sales.
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch will operate a new standalone network of public retail stores and the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch will be responsible for licensing private stores and monitoring the retail sector.