Victoria is ramping up enforcement efforts to shut down cannabis dispensaries operating without the permission of the City.
Shops that have not had rezoning approved and are not licensed could be forced by a court injunction to close their doors, said City clerk Chris Coates. Rejected rezoning applicants are given 30 days to wrap up operations, he said.
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The next step is issuing a fine for operating without a business license, or for conducting business contrary to zoning for the property. If they remain open the City can apply for an injunction.
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Just last week the City was in court seeking an injunction to force closure of the Green Dragon Medicinal Society on Herald Street. The judgment was reserved, which means it could be weeks or months before a verdict is delivered.
When the B次元官网网址 called the shop for comment, a spokesperson said the business petitioned the City and applied for a review of the case. was one of the reasons given for declining the rezoning, but that point is being disputed by the operator.
Since VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Cannabis-Related Business Regulation Bylaw came into effect in October 2016, no new dispensaries have been allowed to apply for a rezoning or a business licence. Now, those that try to open up are swiftly shut down, Coates insisted.
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