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Cannabis Legalization: Considered municipal regulations

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The federal government of Canada has announced plans to legalize non-medical cannabis this summer (2018). In an effort to prepare, the Town of Sylvan Lake has been seeking feedback from the public with respects to:

  • Rules and regulations for cannabis retail operating within the municpality; and
  • Rules and regulations for the public consumption (smoking/vaping), of cannabis.

A public opinion survey closed on March 23rd, and Town Administration (staff), went to work developing a regulatory concept, and presented their recommended rules and regulations to the public for input at an open house on April 11th.

The event was very well attended - thank you to everyone who came out and contributed. 

Considered Land Use Regulations

  • Administration is proposing a 150 metre buffer zone between cannabis retail stores, and Provincial health facilities, public libraries, indoor municipal recreational facilities, community centres, and schools;
  • Administration is proposing a separation distance of 150 metres between cannabis retail stores.

Considered Public Consumption Regulations

  • Administration is proposing to expand smoking restrictons (bans) to include:
    • Public parks and playground properties (including Sylvan Lake Park/Beach, and off leash dog park); and
    • Municipal facilities/properties where children or youth frequent (including the NexSource Centre, Library, and the Family and Community Centre);
    • The Town of Sylvan Lake will also update our smoking bylaws to include definitions associated with cannabis, and broaden our public smoking restrictions associated with tobacco. 

Learn more

To learn more about:

  • Proposed federal regulations;
  • Proposed provincial regulations;
  • Presented municipal regulations; 
  • Alberta Health Services' recommended regulatory framework;
  • Cannabis legalization timelines; and
  • The results of our recent online survey; 

Check out www.sylvanlake.ca/cannabis, or check out our presentation boards located within the Municipal Government Building, and keep the input coming! 

The public is reminded that until the federal government approves the legalization of cannabis, the use of, and sale of non-medical cannabis is still against the law. 

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