Public cannabis consumption could be prohibited in North Battleford
As official legalization of cannabis in Canada draws closer, North Battleford is deciding where exactly the substance can be consumed and according to the city manager, the rules will likely mirror alcohol consumption.
The purchase of cannabis and growing of up to four plants will be legalized by the federal government this summer. Meanwhile the task of how to govern marijuana has been left in the hands of the provinces and municipalities.
Calgary recently announced the prohibition of all cannabis consumption in public areas and according to North Battleford city manager, Jim Puffalt, the city is leaning in the same direction.
“We are looking at the same regulations as liquor, so you wouldn’t be able to walk up and down the street smoking a marijuana cigarette,” Puffalt said. “No one would be allowed to smoke in parks either or that type of thing. Just because it is legal, doesn’t mean it can be used everywhere.”