Public Hearing lnformation Package Bylaw 3512 (No. 3

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Public Hearing lnformation Package
File: 2800000 1/3360 -20 13.01
Bylaw 3512 (No. 3 - Medical Marijuanal,2013
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Public Hearing Notice - PUBLIC HEARING DATE: June 5,2013
May 15, 2013
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Draft Bylaw - Bylaw 3512
May 15,2013
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Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations - Power Point Presentation
May 15,2013
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Hot Topics in Planning Law
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Marijuana Medical Access Regulations
May 15, 2013
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March 7,2013 Staff Report to Community Planning Advisory Committee
May 15, 2013
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April 23, 2013 Staff Report to Council
May 15, 20í3
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Excerpt from March 11,2013 Community Advisory Planning Committee Minutes
May 15, 2013
Excerpt from May 1,2013 Regular Council Minutes
May 15,2013
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Email dated February 617, 2013 to/from Roger Cheetham, ALC
May 15,2013
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Correspondence dated April 18, 2013 from ABcann lnc.
May 15,2013
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Correspondence dated May 1 ,2013 to ABcann lnc.
May 15,2013
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Power Point Presentation
May 15, 2013
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Public Hearing Notice
Notice is hereby given that North Cowichan Council wiìl hold a public hearing at 3:00
p.m. on Wednesdey June 5,2013, in the Council Chambers of the North Cowichan
ada Highway, North Cowichan, BC. The purpose of
Council the opportunity to receive public input on
Amendment Bylaw (No. 3 Medlcal Marljuana),
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by the proposed bylaw, you may express
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number shown below, or send sn e-mail to
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7030 Trans Canâda Hwy
Box278, Duncån, BC VgL 3X4
Telephone: 250-746-31 00 Fax: 250-746-31 33
www.northcowichan,ca
Byr,.lw 3512
Zoning Amendment Bylaw (No. 3 - Medical Marijuana),2013
The council of The Corporation of the District of North Cowichan, enacts as follows:
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Zoning Byløw, No. 2950, is amended by:
(a)
slriking oul subsection 4.1 [agricultureJ of section 12 [DefinitionsJ and
s ubstituting th e follow ing :
"agriculture" means the use of land, buildings and structures
(a) to raise livestock,
(b) to grow, rear, produce, and harvest agricultural products,
(c) to process crops grown on the land,
(d) to store or repair farm equipment used on the land,
(e) to sell agricultural products,
(Ð for aquaculture,
(g) for horticulture,
(h) for mariculture, and
(i) for silviculture,
but does not include the operation of feedlots, fur farms, piggeries, poultry farms,
mushroom farms, or medical marijuana production facilities.,
(b)
adding thefollowing to section 12 [De/ìnitionsJ:
75.1
(c)
"medical marijuana production facility" means a facility, licensed by the
Federal Government, used solely for the production, manufacturing,
processing, testing, packaging, and shipping of marijuana and marijuana
products for medical purposes,, øzd
inserting "Medical Marijuanø Production Facilities" inlo the permilted uses of
Induslriøl Light (11) zone - section 76 (1), and Industrial Heavy (12) zonesection 77 (1).
READ a fìrsttime on I|l4ay 1,2013
READ a second time on May l, 2013
CONSIDERED at a Public Hearing on
READ a third time on
APPROVED by Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on
ADOPTED on
M. O. Ruttan, Corporate Officer
J.W. Lefebure, Mayor
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o December L6, zor3the Federal Government
announced the changes to the regulations to be
fullyadopted April r't, zoL4.
o The current regulations Marihuana Medical
Access Regulations - MMAR (June L6, zoor) will
be repealed March 3r't, zor4.
o Current MMAR permits several types of licenses:
Auth orization to possess - amount based on
daily prescription limit - average 10 grams/day
2. Personal use production license - based on
average daily prescription up to 49 plants
permitted per harvest.
3- Designated-person production license permitted to grow for licensed users
4. Licensed dealer - under contract with the
Federal government to sell to licensed users.
1.
úirent regulation seen as eai@ã
difficult to
monitor due to the lack of Federal resources allocated.
o Current number of licenses in BC grossly out of
proportion with other Provinces.
Regional Information as of December 2Ol2
Region
Yukon
Northwest
Territories
Nunavut
Newfoundland and
Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontarlo
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Colt¡nrbia
Authorizatiolr to
Possess
Personal-Use
Productio¡r Licence
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49
68
1,864
566
884
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1,339
433
556
5,O44
8,6L7
443
688
1,438
13,362
276
276
677
9,369
Desigrrated Person
Production Uce¡rce
732
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120
640
68
56
115
2,232
Marihuana for Medical Purposes
l"opgsed Feder.t
Bggime:
(MMPR) Regulation
o Commercial production licenses beginning April
zou4
Expiry of personal use and designated person licenses March
2oL4
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Modeled on manufacture of other medications
Larger scale of operations
Not allowed in residential premises
Federal license required
Licensed producer sales restricted to registered patients
Product packaged and labeled as other prescription drugs
Federal inspection and monitoring (?)
Federal security requirements
BC Building Code requirements
OHS requirements (ventilation etc.)
licensing proc
unoer
MMPR
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Application to Health Canada
Notification of local government, fire department, police
department by applicant
Owner's consent to proposed use if applicant is a tenant
Security clearance for applicant
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Corporate applicants
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Three year renewable license
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- revocable
Zoning in the MNC
o Current definition of Agriculture permits the
use.
o ALC doesn't have any concerns within the ALR
o Agriculture permitted in several zones some
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residential (Rr, R¡)
o Industrial zones may be more appropriate given
the security requirements and aesthetics of
facilities.
o Can the Muni opt out? Canadian Charter of
Rights.
Proposed Amendnnents
1. Create a new definition of Medical Marihuana Production
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a)
b)
c)
d)
Facilities.
Amend the existins defin
exclude Medical M"arihua
prohibit Medical Marihuana
rural residential zones where agriculture is currently a
permitted use; and
Add. Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a permitted
use rn the:
Ir - Light Industrial Zone
Iz - Heavy Industrial Zone
Ar - Agricultural Zone
Az - Rural Zone
Hot Topics in
PIBC South lsland Chapter
Victoriã, B.C.
March 6,20L3
B¡ll Buh olzer FCIP
YOUNGANDERSON
BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS
Hot planning law topics in 2013
r Marihuana for medical purposes
r Party wall agreements and row house
subdivisions
r Case law update
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2013
Mar¡huana for medical purposes
YOUNGANDERSON
Current Federal Regime
Controlled Drugs qnd Substonces Acf (Canada) and
Control Regu lation
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Research and development permits
Marihuana Medical Access Regulation (MMAR)
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Possession lawful for medicinal purposes since zooL
Federal production facilities
Personal use production licenses (>9300 in B.c.)
Designated person production licenses (>2zoo in B.c.)
lllegal "compassion clubs" and marihuana "dispensaries"
Praf,rie Pnaxrt
Syutenrrs Inc"
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2OI3
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Proposed Federal Regime: Marihuana for
Medical Purposes Regulation (MMpR)
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Commercial production licenses beginning April 2oI4
Expiry of personal use and designated person licenses March 2OL4
Modeled on manufacture of other medications
Larger scale of operations
Not allowed in residential premises
Federal license required
Licensed producer sales restricted to registered patients
Product packaged and labeled as other prescription drugs
Federal inspection and monitoring (?)
Federal security requirements
BC Building Code
requirements
OHS requirements (ventilation etc.)
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2Ot3
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BARRISÏERS & SOLICITORS
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Federal licensing procedure under MMPR
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Application to Health Canada
Notification of local government, fire department, police
department by applicant
Owner's consent to proposed use if applicant is a tenant
Security clearance for applicant
Corporate applicants
Three year renewable license
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2OL3
Local government considerations under MMPR
r Advice to Health Canada re: permitted use?
r Business license
r Business regulations for the class of business
r Bu¡lding permit for construction or alteration of
bu¡ld ings
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Conditioning local government approvals on
possession of federal license
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2OI3
Characteristics of the use permitted by MMPR
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of ma rih ua na: Agricu ltu re? G reen house
or nursery? Horticulture? Drug manufacturing?
Prod uction
Harvestihg, packaging and storage for retail sale
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No walk-¡n sales
Registered mail and bonded courier
Land use impact of physical requirements (l¡ght¡hg,
fans, fences, auxiliary power)
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2OL3
Land use and zoning considerations
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Criminal law and federaljurisdiction
Proh¡biting commercial marihuana production for proper land
use planning reasons
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Charter rights to access a supply of necessary medication
Lawful non-conformity of premises used for personal use or
designated person production of marihuana under MMAR
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Lawful non-conformity of premises uses for research and
development authorized by federal permit under CDSA/NCR
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"Farm Use" in the ALR: "farming of land, plants and animals"
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2OI3
Registered party wall agreements
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Registered party wall agreements
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party wall "means a shared supporting wall that is in a building or
between two adjoining buildings and is situated on any part of the
common boundary shared by adjoining parcels"
Party wall maintenance and repair obligations addressed by legislation in
many jurisdictions, not in BC
Strato Property Act deals with party wall issues in strata context
Unregistered party wall agreements don't run with the land > possible
difficulties for purchasers and local governments?
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New Division 4.1 Parl
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with the land
Standard form party wall agreements
YOUNGANDERSON
1.4
of Lond Title Act: party wall agreements that run
March 2013
Scope of registered party wall agreements
"party wall agreement" means an instrument that contains a grant of one or more
positive covenants in relation to any of the following:
(a) altering, decorating, maintaining, repairing, replacing or taking down the party
wall;
(b) carrying out procedures to ascertain the location of cables, drains, pipês, sewers,
wires or other conduits in or near the party wall and clearing, repairing or replacing
them;
(c) repairing damage as a result of doing anything referred to in paragraph (a) or (b);
(d) carrying out inspections, obtaining professional advice, drawing up plans and
performing other tasks requisite for doing anything referred to in paragraphs (a) to
(c);
(e) allocating between the owners of adjoining parcels the costs and expenses of
doing anything referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d) and requiring the owners to pay
the costs and expenses as allocated;
(f) carrying insurance in respect of a party wall.
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2OI3
Toning impl¡cations
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Subdivision of row houses under Land Title Act
Conversion of strata t¡tled row houses to
conventiona I su bdivision
Rental, strata t¡tled and conventionally subdivided
row houses - different uses?
M¡nimum parcel area and width for subdivision
Side lot line setbacks for bui di ngs
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2OL3
Other issues
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Local government review/approval of party wall
agreements
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"rìo discha rge" clauses in party wall agreements
Location of off-street parking spaces
Parkland dedication for subdivision (s.
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Relationship to Bu¡ld¡ng Code provisions
Form and character issues - post-construction
alterations by unit owners
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2013
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Case law review
r Sevin v. Prince George - ocP consistency
r Quast v. Cowichqn Valley Regional District - utilities
r Solt Spring lsland Locql Trust Committee v.
Westcoost Vqcotions
YOUNGANDERSON
- vacation rentals
March 2OI3
auestions and Answers
r Yqnke v. Salmon Arm - \Mhat now?
r Changes to the Fisheries Act
r Special needs housing and zoning regulations
r Aesthetics and telecom tower siting
r Sign regulation and freedom of expression
r Section 946 subdivisions
r ALC policy
r Strata subdivision option
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2O!3
r bu holzer@you nga nderson.ca
YOUNGANDERSON
March 2OI3
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CONSOLIDATION
CODIFICATION
Marihvana Medical
Access Regulations
Règlement sur l'accès à la
marihuaîa à des fins
médicales
soRt200l-227
DOF.Sl20}t-227
Current to January 27, 2013
Last amended on March
11
,2010
Published by the Minister of Justice at the following address:
http ://laws-lois justice.gc.ca
Àiour
au 27 janvier 2013
Dernière modification le I
I
mars 2010
Publié par le ministre de la Justice à I'adresse suivante
http://lois- laws justice.gc.ca
:
OFFICIAL STATUS
OF CONSOLIDATIONS
Subsections
3l(l)
and (3) ofthe Legislation
Revision and Consolidalion Act, in force on
June 1,2009, provide as follovrs:
Published
consolidation is
evidence
31.
(l)
Every copy of a consolidated statute or
consolidated regulation published by the Minister
under this Act in either print or electronic f'orm is evidence ofthat statute or regulation and ofits contents
and every copy purporting to be published by the
Minister is deemed to be so published, unless the
contrary is shown.
CARACTÈRE OFFICIEL
DES CODIFICATIONS
Les paragraphes 31(l) et (3) de la Loi sur la
rëvision et la codification des texles législatifs,
en vigueur le l"'juin 2009, prévoient ce qui
suit:
31. (l) Tout exemplaire d'une loi codifiée ou d'un
règlement codifié, publié par le ministre en vertu de
la présente loi sur support papier ou sur support électronique. fait foi de cette loi ou de ce règlement et de
son contenu. Tout exemplaire donné comme publié
par le ministre est réputé avoir été ainsi publié, sauf
preuve contraire.
Codifications
comne éléruent
de preuve
tl
fnconsistencies
iu regulations
(3) In the event of an inconsistency between a
consolidated regulation published by the Minister
under this Act and the original regulation or a subsequent amendment as registered by the Clerk of the
Privy Council under the Statutory Instruments Act,
the original regulation or amendment prevails to the
(3) Les dispositions du règlement d'origine
avec
ses modilications subséquentes enregistrées par le
greffier du Conseil privé en vertu de la Loi sur les
lextes réglententaires I'emportent sur les dispositions
incompatibles du règlement codifié publié par le ministre en verhr de la présente loi.
extent of the inconsistency.
NOTE
NOTE
This consolidation is current to January 27,2013.
The last amendments came into force on
March 11, 2010. Any amendments that were not in
force as ofJanuary 27,2013 are set out at the end of
demières modifications sont entrées en vigueur
le ll mars 2010. Toutes modifications qui n'étaient
this document under the heading "Amendments Not
fin de ce document sous le titre < Modifications non
in Force".
en
Cette codification est
pas en vigueur
vlgueur
D.
àjour au 27 janvier 2013. Les
at 27 janvier 2013 sont énoncées
à la
Incornpatibitité
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règlements
TABLE OF PROVISIONS
Section
TABLE ANALYTIQUE
Page
Article
Marihuana Medical Access
Regulations
Page
Règlement sur I'accès à la marihuana
à des fins médicales
TNTERPRETATION
1
DÉFINITIONS ET
INTERPRÉTATION
PART
2
PARTIE I
I
AUTHOzuZATION TO POSSESS
2
AuruoRtzpo
J
Eucrerury
3
Acrlvlry
poR
3
AursonlzATloN To
AUTORISATION DE POSSES SION
3
2
3
OpÉnlrlo¡l nurorusÉe
3
Aovtssrstr-rrÉ À l'RUronlsATIoN
3
4
DsN,{Ä,NDg o'
Possess
4
Appr-lcarroN pon AurnonlzATtoN To
Poss¡ss
4
nutozusatroN
5
ApPLlcRNt's Dgcl¡,nerloN
4
5
DÉcr-nRalou
6
MsplcRL Dgclenarlo¡.ls
5
6
DÉcleneuorus rr¿Éuc¡,L¡s
5
10
PHorocR¡ln
7
10
Pnorocn¡pHrp
7
l1
Issu¡.Nce on AurnonrzATloN To
ll
DÉlvnaNc¡
I
Morrs
Possess
8
DU DEMANDEUR
nE L'AUToRlsRTto¡¡
4
l2
l3
Gnouxos pon Rerus¡l
8
12
E>env op AutHoprz¡.rlou
9
l3
REFUS
ExptRcrtoN os L'autonrsRTloN
14
RelrEwnr oE AursontzATroN To
14
R¡NouveLLsvENT DE L'AUToRTsATIoN 9
t9
Mootplc,qrloN
23
Ane
24
PARTIE 2
Posssss
l9
DE
8
9
9
Atr¿sNInMENr op
AurHonlzATIoN To
DE
L'AUToRISATIoN l0
l0
Posssss
Hol¡¡n
ZJ
Pnovr¡lr.lc Asslsr¡,Ncr ro
24
PART 2
24
PnBsol¡r--use PRooucuou Llc¡Ncs
LICENCE TO PRODUCE
1l
ll
ll
À uN TITULArRE og
LICENCE DE
24
L'¡utorus,qtloN I I
PRODUCTION
II
LrcENc¡ DE PRoDUCTToN À oes nrus
n
PERSONNELLES
24
Opérations autot'is ées
E li gi bi li ty for Li c enc e
ll
ll
25
Admissibilité à Ia licence
ll
ll
App I ic ati on for Li c enc e
t2
26
Demande de licence
t2
Décl qration du demandettr
l3
14
24
Authorized Activities
25
26
28
Applicant's Declaration
l3
28
29
Issuance ofLicence
14
29
Délivrance de la licence
30
Maximum Number of Plants
l4
30
Nombre
3l
Maximum Quantity of Dried
Marihuana in Storage
3l
Quanlité de marihuana sëchëe
entreposëe
15
32
Grounds
for Refusal
JJ
Expiry of Licence
de
plants
en production
t4
l5
l6
)z
Motifs de refus
16
17
33
Expiration de la licence
17
SOR/2001-227
Section
Page
-January
Article
34
D¡s tcuRreo-PERSoN PRoouclo¡¡
Lrcr,Nce
t7
34
Authorized Activities
l7
34
35
Eli gi
t9
35
36
l9
36
20
38
34
b i lity
for
Lice nce
27, 2013
Page
LrceNc¡
DE pRoDUCTro¡r À
urne
ou
¡ÉsrcNÉs
Opéralions autorisées
Admissibilité à la licence
Demqnde de licence
Déclaration du demqndeur
PERSoNNE
17
17
19
38
Application for Licence
Applic ant's Declaration
39
Des i gnal ed P ers on's
21
39
Déclarqtion de la personne
désignëe 2l
40
Issuance ofLicence
2t
40
Délivrance de la
licence
2l
4t
Grounds
Refusal
22
4l
Motifs de refus
42
Expiry of Licence
22
42
Expirøtion de la
22
43
Gswsnal PRovrsro¡ls
23
43
DlsposrroNs
23
43
Renewal of Licence to Produce
23
43
for
Declaration
Change of Produclion Site or
46
20
22
licence
cÉwÉnlles
Renouvellement de la licence de
production
46
19
23
Changement de lieu de production ou
production
Production Area
23
Change of Site Where Dried
Marihuana Is Kept
24
50
Notice of Change of Information
24
50
Avis de modification de
renseignements
24
52
Restrictions
25
52
Restrictions
25
57
Inspection
25
57
Inspection
25
58
PART 3
58
PARTIE
58
61
GÉNÉRALES
Docutr¿sNrs
SÉcuzurs ET RAppoRT DE pERTE ou vol
49
58
6l
49
GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
27
Docuvmurs
2',7
Secunrry AND
REpoRTTNG
d'aire
Loss oR
de
Changement de lieu de garde de la
marihuana
séchée
OBLIGATIONS
28
62
RsvocRrroN
28
62
RÉvocerroN
65
D¡srRucrroN or M¡,ntHuRNR
30
65
D¡srRucrtot¡
68
cotræl-nnns n¡lo covfi,,nr¡ncATloN oF
IuponvlqnoN
31
68
PART 4
24
3
Tnprr
70
23
SUPPLY OF MARIHUANA SEED
27
28
28
30
DE MARIHUANA
Pr-elxrgs ET coMMUMCATToN
DES
RENSEIGNEMENTS
70
27
3t
PARTIE 4
FOURNITURE DE GRAINES DE
MARIHUANA ET DE
MARIHUANN SÉCHÉP
AND DRIED MARIHUANA
34
70
MnzusunNn Ss¡o
34
70
Gnarues DE MARTHUANA
34
70.2
Dnreo M,qnrnu¡.Nn
34
70.2
MnzuHul¡rn sÉcsÉE
34
71
NARCOTIC CONTROL
REGULATIONS
71
REGLEMENT SUR LES
35
STUPÉFIANTS
34
35
DORS/2001-227
Page
Section
72
73
TRANSITIONAL PROVISION
35
COMTNG TNTO FORCE
35
SCHEDULE
36
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Article
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DISPOSITION TRANSITOIRE
35
ENTRÉE EN VIGUEUR
35
ANNEXE
36
Registration
Enregistrement
SORl200l-227 June 14,2001
CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES
DORS/2001-227 Le
ACT
14
juin 2001
LOI RÉGLEMENTANT CERTAINES DROGUES ET
AUTRES SUBSTANCES
Marihuana Medical Access
Regulations
Règlement
sur I'accès à la marihuana à des fins
médicales
P.C.
2001-1146 June 14,2001
Her Excellency the Govemor General in Council,
C.P. 2001-1146 Le t4 juin 2001
on
Sur recommandation du ministre de la Santé et en ver-
pursuant tu du paragraphe 55(l) de la Loi réglementant cerlaines
to subsection 55(l) of the Controlled Drugs and Sub- drogues eÍ qutres substances^, Son Excellence la Goustances Acf, hereby makes the annexed Marihuana verneure générale en conseil prend le Règlement sur
I'accès à la marihuana à des fins médicales, ci-après.
Medical Access Regulations.
the recommendation of the Minister of Health,
" S.C. 1996, c.
19
" L.C. 1996, ch. l9
MARIHUANA MEDICAL ACCESS REGULATIONS
RÈGLEMENT SUR L,ACCÈS À
DES FINS MÉDICALES
DÉFINITIoNS ET INTERPRÉTATION
INTERPRETATION
f- (l)
Ta vTanIHUANA À
1.
The following definitions apply in these Regu-
(l)
Les définitions qui suivent s'appliquent au pré-
lations.
sent règlement.
"Act" means fhe Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
(Loi)
<aire de production> Endloit où la marihuana est produite, à savoir:
"adverse drug reaction" [Repealed, SOR/2005-177, s. 1l
a) soit entiètement à I'intérieur;
"authorization to possess" means an authorization to
possess dried marihuana issued under section Il. (autoris qtion de possession)
å) soit entièrement
"category I symptom" means any symptom treated within the context of compassionate end-of-life care or a
symptom set out in column I of the schedule that is associated with a medical condition set out in column 2 or
with the medical treatment of that condition. (symptôme
de catégorie
l)
2
symptom" means a debilitating symptom
that is associated with a medical condition or with the
"category
medical treatment of that condition and that is not a category 1 symptom. (symptôme de catégorie 2)
"category 3 symptom" [Repealed, SOR/2005- 177, s.
l]
"conventional treatment" means, in respect of a symptom, a medical or surgical treatment that is generally accepted by the Canadian medical communify as a treatment for tlre symptom. (traitement conventionnel)
c) soit
en partie à I'intérieur et en partie à I'extérieur.
Qtroduction area)
<autorisation de possession> Autorisation de possession
de marihuana séchée, délivrée au titre de I'article 11.
(aul horiz ati on t o p
os s es
s)
<distributeur autorisé> S'entend au sens de l'article 2 du
Règlement sur les stupëfiants. (licensed dealer)
<fins médicales> Fins visant l'atténuation chez une personne d'un symptôme de catégorie I ou 2 mentionné
dans la demande d'autorisation de possession. (medical
purpose)
<infraction désignée en matière de drogue> Selon le
cas:
a) toute infraction prévue aux articles 39, 44.2, 44.3,
48, 50.2 ou 50.3 de la Loi sur les aliments et drogues,
dans leur version antérieure at 14 mai 1997;
aux articles 4,5,6, l9.l ou
19.2 de la Loi sur les stupëfianls, dans leur version antérieure aa 14 mai 1997;
å) toute infraction prévue
"designated drug offence" means
(a) an offence against section 39,44.2,44.3,48,50.2
or 50.3 of the Food and Drugs Act, as those provi-
c) toute infraction prévue à la partie
I'exception du paragraphe 4(l);
sions read immediately before l|/'ay 14,1997;
against section 4,5,6, l9.l or 19.2 of
the Norcotic Control Act, as those provisions read immediately before May 14,1997;
(b) an offence
(c) an offence under Paft I ofthe Act, except
tion 4(l); or
à I'extérieur;
de la Loi,
à
d) le complot ou la tentative de commettre toute infraction visée aux alinéas a) à c),la complicité après
le fait à son égard ou le fait de conseiller de la com-
subsec-
(@ a conspiracy or an attempt to commit, being an
accessory after the fact in relation to or any counselling in relation to an offence referred to in any of
I
mettre. (designated drug offence)
<
infraction désignée relativement à la marihuana > Selon
le cas:
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paragraphs (a) to (c). (infraction désignée en matière
ø) toute infraction, relativement à la marihuana, prévue aux articles 5 ou 6 de la Loi, à l'exclusion dans ce
de drogue)
dernier cas de l'importation;
"designated marihuana offence" means
ó) le complot ou la tentative de commettre toute infraction visée à I'alinéa a), la complicité après le fait à
son égard ou le fait de conseiller de la commettre.
(a) an offence, in respect of marihuana, against section 5 of the Act, or against section 6 of the Act except with respect to impoftation; or
(d e s i gn
a te d m
ari hu ana offe nc e)
(å) a conspiracy or an attempt to commit or being an
production> Licence de production à des
accessory after the fact in relation to or any coun- <licence de
personnelles ou licence de production à titre de perfins
selling in relation to an offence referred to in paragraph (a). (infraction désignée relativement à la mari-
sonne désignée. (licence to produce)
huona)
<licence de production à des fins personnelles> Licence
délivrée au titre de I'article 29. Qtersonal-use production
"designated person" rneans the person designated, in an
application made under section 37, to produce marihuana for the applicant. Qtersonne désignée)
"designated-person production licence" means a [icence
issued under section 40. (licence de production à tilre de
personne désignée)
"dried marihuana" means harvested marihuana that has
been subjected to any drying process. (marihuana sé-
licence)
<
licence de production à titre de personne désignée>
Li-
cence délivrée au titre de I'article 40. (designated-person
production licence)
<Loi> La Loi rëglementant certaines drogues el autres
substances. (Acl)
<
maladie en phase terminale
>
[Abrogée, DORS/
chée)
2005-l 77, art. 1l
"licence to produce" means either a personal-use produc-
tion licence or a designated-person production licence.
<marihuana> La substance appelée Cannabis (marihuana), inscrite au paragraphe l(2) de l'annexe II de la Loi.
(licence de production)
(marihuana)
"licensed dealer" has the same meaning as in section 2
of the Narcotic Control Regulalions. (distributeur aulorisé)
<marihuana séchée> Marihuana
substance referred to as
"Cannabis (marihuana)" in subitem l(2) of Schedule II
to the Act. (marihuana)
"marihuana" means
the
"medical practitioner" means a person who is authorized
under the laws of a province to practise medicine in that
province and who is not named in a notice given under
section 59 of the Narcotic Control Regulations. (mëdecin)
"medical purpose" means the purpose of mitigating a
person's category I or 2 symptom identified in an application for an atthorization to possess. (fins mëdicales)
qui a été récoltée
et
soumise à un processus de séchage. (dried marihuana)
<médecin> Personne qui, en vertu des lois d'une province, est autorisée à exercer la médecine dans cette province et qui n'est pas désignée dans un avis prévu à l'article 59 dt Règlemenl sur les stupëfiants. (medical
practitioner)
(personne désignée> Personne désignée, dans une demande présentée au titre de I'article 37, pour produire de
la marihuana pour le compte du demandeur. (designated
person)
<
réaction indésirable à une drogue > [Abrogée, DORS/
2005-1 77, art.
lf
<spécialiste>r Médecin reconnu comme spécialiste par
les autorités médicales chargées de délivrer les licences
DORS/2001-227
"personal-use production licence" means a licence issued under section 29. (licence de production à des fins
personnelles)
"production area" means the place where the production
of rnarihuana is conducted, that is
(ø) entirely indoors;
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dans la province où
(specialist)
il
est autorisé à exercer la médecine.
< symptôme de catégorie 1 > Tout symptôme dont le traitement est effectué au moyen de soins palliatifs en fin de
vie ou l'un des symptômes figurant à la colonne I de
I'annexe et associé à l'état pathologique mentionné à la
colonne 2 ou au traitement médical de cet état. (category
I symptom)
(á) entirely outdoors; or
(c) partly indoors and partly outdoors. (aire
de pro-
duction)
"specialist" means a medical practitioner who is recognized as a specialist by the medical licensing authority of
the province in which the practitioner is authorized fo
practise medicine. (spécialiste)
"terminal illness" [Repealed, SOR/2005-177, s.
1]
<symptôme de catégorie 2> Symptôme débilitant associé à un état pathologique ou à son traitement médical, à
I'exclusion d'un symptôme de catégorie l. (category 2
sympfom)
symptôme de catégorie
art. ll
<
3
> [Abrogée, DORS/2005-177,
<traitement conventionnel> Traitement médical ou chirurgical qui est généralement reconnu dans la communauté médicale canadienne pour le traitement d'un
symptôme. (conv entional tre atmenl)
(2) For the purpose of
sections 28 and 53, a site for
production
marihuana
the
of
is considered to be adjacent
to a place if the boundary of the land on which the site is
located has at least one point in common with the boundary of the land on which the place is located.
SOR/2004-237,
s
291 SOR/2005-117,s
(2) Pour l'application
adjacent à un autre terrain le terrain dont I'une des limites touche au moins en un point à I'une des limites de
cet autre terrain.
DORS/2004-237,
art 29; DORS/2005-177, art l; DORS/2007-207,art
I
I; SOR/2007-207, s. I
PART
PARTIE
1
AUTHORIZATION TO POSSESS
AurHozuzeo
des articles 28 et 53, est réputé
AUTORISATION DE POSSESSION
Acuvrrv
2. The holder of an authorization to possess is autho-
I
OpÉnlrroN RuronrsÉr
2. Le titulaire d'une autorisation de possession
peut
rized to possess dried marihuana, in accordance with the
authorization, for the medical purpose of the holder.
avoir en sa possession, conformément à l'autorisation,
EI-rcrsrI-rry ron AurnonlzATroN ro Posssss
Anvfl sslstllrÉ À I-'RurozusRttou
de la marihuana séchée à ses propres fins médicales.
3. A person is eligible to be issued an authorization to
possess only if the person is an individual who ordinarily
Est admissible à l'autorisation de possession la personne physique qui réside habituellement au Canada.
resides in Canada.
DORS/2007-207, art
SOR/2007-207, s 2(E)
3.
2(
A)
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D¡MeNoe o',qutonlsRtloN
Appr-rcnrloN FoR AUTHoRIZATIoN To PossESS
4. (l) A
person seeking an authorization to possess
dried marihuana for a medical purpose shall submit an
application to the Minister.
(2) An application
(a)
under subsection
(I
) shall contain
(l)
4.
Quiconque souhaite obtenir une autorisation de
possession de marihuana séchée, à des fins médicales,
présente au ministre une demande à cet effet.
(2) La demande comporte
a)
a declaration ofthe applicant;
les éléments suivants:
une déclaration du demandeur;
(b) a medical declaration made by the medical practitioner treating the applicant; and
å) une déclaration médicale fournie par le médecin
traitant du demandeur;
(c) two copies of a current photograph of the appli-
c)
cant.
deur.
SOR/2003-387,
s l;
SOR/2005-177,
s
deux copies d'une photographie récente du deman-
DORS/2003-387,
2
ApptlcaNt's DgclaBarlou
5. (l) The declaration of the applicant under
2
DÉclanarroN DU DEMANDEUR
para-
graph 4(2)(a) must indicate
(a)
art l; DORS/2005-I77,art
the applicant's name, date of birth and gender;
(å) the full
5.
(l)
La déclaration du demandeur visée à I'alinéa
aQ)a) comporte les renseignements suivants :
a) les nom, date de naissance et sexe du demandeur;
ó) I'adresse complète de son lieu de résidence habi-
address of the place where the applicant
ordinarily resides as well as the applicant's telephone
nurnber and, if applicable, facsimile transmission
tuelle, ainsi que son numéro de téléphone et, le cas
échéant, son numéro de télécopieur et son adresse
number and e-mail address;
électronique;
(c) the mailing address of the place referred to in
paragraph (á), if different;
c) l'adresse postale de son lieu de résidence habituelle, si elle difftre de I'adresse mentionnée à l'alinéa
b);
(d) if the place referred to in paragraph (å) is an establishment that is not a private residence, the type
d)
and name of the establishment;
tation privée, le type d'établissement dont
(e) that the authorization is sought in respect of mari-
son nom;
huana to be
e)
lorsque Ie lieu visé à I'alinéa ó) n'est pas une habi-
Ia mention
il s'agit et
qu'il entend, selon le cas:
(i)
produced by the applicant or a designated person, in which case the designated person must be
named, or
(i)
(ii)
(ii)
medical practitioner under section 70.4;
contrat avec Sa Majesté du chef du Canada ou l'obtenir, en vertu de I'article 70.4, d'un médecin;
produire la marihuana lui-même ou la faire produire par une personne désignée, auquel cas le nom
de la personne désignée doit être mentionné,
obtained under section 70.2 from a licensed
dealer producing marihuana under contract with
Her Majesty in right of Canada or obtained from a
(l)
obtenir la marihuana, en vertu de I'article 70.2,
d'un distributeur autorisé qui la produit au titre d'un
la mention qu'il sait qu'aucun avis de conformité
that the applicant is aware that no notice of compliance has been issued under the Food and Drug
Regulalions conceming the safety and effectiveness of
/)
marihuana as a drug;
marihuana comme drogue;
n'a été délivré en vertu
dt
Règlement sur les aliments
et drogues quant à I'innocuité ou à l'efficacité de la
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(g) that the applicant has discussed the potential benefits and risks of using marihuana with the medical
practitioner providing the medical declaration under
g) la mention qu'il a discuté
paragraph aQ)(b);
sage de la marihuana;
(h)
ft)
that the applicant
avec le médecin qui a
fourni la déclaration médicale visée à I'alinéa 4(2)b)
des avantages éventuels et des risques associés à I'ula mention:
(i) is aware
that the benefits and risks associated
with the use of marihuana are not fully understood
sait que les avantages et les
risques associés à I'usage de la marihuana ne sont
and that the use of marihuana may involve risks
that have not yet been identified, and
pas parfaitement compris et que son usage pourrait
présenter des risques non prévus,
(ii)
(ii)
accepts the risks associated with using mari-
huana;
(l) if the daily amount stated under paragraph 6(l)(c)
is more than five grams, that the applicant
(i) has discussed the potential risks associated with
an elevated daily consumption of dried marihuana
with the medical practitioner providing the medical
declaration, including risks with respect to the effect on the applicant's cardio-vascular and pulmonary systems and psychomotor perforrnance,
risks associated with the long-term use of marihuana as well as potential drug dependency, and
(ii)
f)
accepts those risks; and
will
be used only for the treatment
the symptom stated for the applicant under parathat marihuana
of
graph
(i) d'une part, qu'il
d'autre part, qu'il accepte les risques associés
l'usage de celle-ci;
i) si la quantité quotidienne mentionnée à I'alinéa
6(l)c) excède cinq grammes, la tnention:
(i)
d'une part, qu'il a discuté avec le médecin qui a
fourni la déclaration médicale des risques que présenterait la consommation quotidienne d'une quantité élevée de marihuana séchée, notamment des
risques associés à I'usage à long terme de la marihuana, du risque d'accoutumance à celle-ci et des
effets qu'elle peut avoir sur les systèmes cardiovasculaire et pulmonaire du demandeur ainsi que sur
ses aptitudes psychomotrices,
(ii)
d'autre part, qu'il accepte ces risques;
7) la mention qu'il n'utilisera la marihuana que pour
le traitement du
6(t)(b).
à
symptôme mentionné
à
l'alinéa
6( r )å).
(2) The declaration must be dated and signed by the
applicant attesting that the information contained in it is
correct and complete.
SOR/2003-387,
s 2; SOW2005-177, s.3
(2) La déclaration est datée et signée par le demandeur et atteste que les renseignements qui y sont fournis
sont exacts et complets.
DORS/2003-387, art 2; DORS/2005-177,
MsorcRl Dncr-RnRrro¡¡s
(l) The medical
üt
3
DÉct-nn¡,rroNrs rrrÉorcel¡s
(l)
declaration under paragraph
La déclaration médicale visée à I'alinéa 4(2)b)
6.
comporte les renseignements suivants :
the medical practitioner's name, business address
and telephone number, facsimile transmission number
and e-mail address if applicable, the province in which
the practitioner is authorized to practise medicine and
ø) le nom du médecin, les adresse et numéro de téléphone de son lieu de travail, la province où il est auto-
6.
4(2)(b) must indicate
(a)
risé à exercer la médecine, le numéro d'autorisation
attribué par la province et, le cas échéant, son numéro
de télécopieur et son adresse électronique;
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the number assigned by the province to that aufhot'iza-
å) le nom du demandeur, son état pathologique,
tion;
symptôme associé à cet état ou à son traitement et sur
(á) the name of the applicant, the applicant's medical
condition, the symptom that is associated with that
condition or its treatment and that is the basis for the
application and whether the symptom is a category
or2 symptom;
I
lequel la demande d'autorisation est fondée, avec
mention de la catégolie I ou 2 du symptôme;
c) la quantité quotidienne de marihuana
séchée, en
grammes, ainsi que la forme posologique et le mode
d'administration que le demandeur entend utiliser afin
que soit déterminée, selon le calcul prévu au para-
(c) for the purpose of determining, under subsection
I l(3), the maximum quantity of dried marihuana to be
authorized, the daily amount of dried marihuana, in
grams, and the form and route of administratlon that
d) la
the applicant intends to use;
douze mois;
(d) the anticipated period of usage,
if
less than
12
months;
(e) that conventional treatments for the symptom
have been tried or considered and have been found to
be ineffective or medically inappropriate for the treatment of the applicant; and
(fl
that the medical practitioner is aware that no notice of cornpliance has been issued :;nder the Food
and Drug Regulations concerning the safety and effectiveness of marihuana as a drug.
(2) In the case of a category 2 symptom, the medical
declaration must also indicate
(a)
if
the medical practitioner making the medical
declaration is a specialist, the practitioner's area of
specialization and that the area ofspecialization is relevant to the treatment of the applicant's medical condition; and
(å)
if
the medical practitioner making the medical
declaration is not a specialist,
(i)
that the applicant's case has been assessed by
le
graphe 1l(3), la quantité maximale de marihuana séchée à autoriser;
période d'usage prévue, si elle est inférieure à
e) la mention que des traitements conventionnels
du
symptôme ont été essayés ou envisagés mais se sont
révélés inefficaces ou ne conviennent pas dans le cas
du demandeur;
/)
la mention que le médecin sait qu'aucun avis de
conformité n'a été délivré en vertu dl Règlemenl nr
les aliments et drogues quant à I'innocuité ou à l'efficacité de la marihuana comme drogue.
(2) Dans le cas d'un symptôme de catégorie 2,la déclaration médicale comporte en outre les renseignements
suivants:
a) si le médecin qui fournit la déclaration est un spécialiste, son domaine de spécialisation et la mention
que celui-ci est lié au traitement de l'état pathologique
du demandeur;
å) si le médecin qui fournit
la déclaration n'est pas un
spécialiste:
a
(i) la mention qu'un
spécialiste
a procédé à
une
specialist,
évaluation médicale du dossier du demandeur,
(ii) the name of the specialist,
(iii) the specialist's area of specialization
(ii) le nom du spécialiste,
(iii) son domaine de spécialisation et la mention
and that
the area of specialization is relevant to the treatment
of the applicant's medical condition,
que celui-ci est lié au traitement de l'état pathologique du demandeur,
DORS/2001-227
(iv) the date of the specialist's
assessment
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(iv) la date de l'évaluation
the
applicant's case,
demandeur',
médicale du dossier du
(v) that the specialist concurs that conventional
(v) la mention que le spécialiste est d'accord
treatments for the symptom are ineffective or medi-
les traitements conventionnels du symptôme sont
cally inappropriate for the treatment of the appli-
inefficaces ou ne conviennent pas dans le cas du demandeur,
cant, and
(vi) that the specialist is aware that marihuana
que
is
(vi) la mention que le spécialiste sait que la mari-
being considered as an alternative treatment for the
applicant.
huana est une méthode subsidiaire de traitement
SOR/2005-177,
s4
pour le demandeur.
DORS/2005-177, art 4
7.
[Repealed, SOR/2003-387, s.3]
8.
A
7. [Abrogé, DORS/2003-387, art. 3]
8. La déclaration médicale visée à l'alinéa 4(2)b)
medical declaration under paragraph 4(2)(b)
must be dated and signed by the medical practitioner
making it and must attest that the information contained
datée et signée par le médecin qui la fournit et atteste
que les renseignements qui y figurent sont exacts et
in the declaration is correct and complete.
complets.
SOW2003-387,
9.
s 4; SOR/2005-177, s
est
DORS/2003-387, art 4; DORS/2005-I77,art 5
5
9. [Abrogé, DORS/2005-177,
[Repealed, SOR/2005- 177, s. 6]
art.61
PHorocRepn
PHorocRapule
10. The photograph required under paragraph aQ)@)
must clearly identifr the applicant and must
10. La photographie exigée à l'alinéa 4(2)c) doit permettre d'identifier le demandeur de façon précise et doit
(a) show a full front-view of the applicant's
head and
shoulders against a plain contrasting background;
(å) have dimensions of at least 43 mm x 54 mm (l
I l/16 inches x 2 l18 inches) and not more than 50 mm
x 70 mm (2 inches x 2 314 inches), and have a view of
the applicant's head that is at least 30 mm
(l 3/8 inch-
respecter les exigences suivantes
a) elle montre sa tête
:
et ses épaules, vues de face, sur
un fond contrastant uni;
å) sa tête occupe un espace d'au moins 30 mm (l 3/8
po) de long sur la photographie, dont les dimensions
minimales sont de 43 mm x 54 mm (l 11116 po x
es) in length;
2 l/8 po) et les dimensions maximales, de 50 mm x 70
(c)
mrn (2
show the applicant's face unobscured by sunglasses or any other object; and
(d) be certified, on the reverse side, by the medical
practitioner making the medical declaration under
paragraph 4(2)(b) to be an accurate representation of
the applicant.
SOR/2003-387,
s
5; SOR/2005-177,
s 7; SORI/2007-207,s
3
pox23l4
po);
c)
son visage n'est pas caché par des lunettes de soleil
ou d'autres objets;
d)
elle comporte au verso une déclaration signée par
le médecin qui a fourni la déclaration médicale visée à
I'alinéa 4(2)b) et attestant que la photographie représente bien le demandeur.
DORS/2003-387,
art 5; DORS/2005-177,a¡t 7; DORS/2007-207, art
3
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IssueNcs oF AurHoRrzATIoN To Poss¡ss
DÉt tvRnwcg DE L'AUToRlsATloN
11, (1) Subject to section 12, if the requirements of
sections 4 to 10 are Ínet, the Minister shall issue to the
applicant an authorization to possess for the medical purpose mentioned in the application, and shall provide notice of the authorization to the medical practitioner who
made the medical declaration under paragraph aQ)(b).
(2)
(ø)
ll. (l)
Sous réserye de l'alticle 12, le ministre délivre au demandeur l'autorisation de possession aux fins
médicales précisées dans la demande si les exigences des
articles 4 à l0 sont remplies; il en avise le médecin qui a
fourni la déclaration médicale visée à l'alinéa 4(2)b).
(2) L'autorisation comporte
The authorization shall indicate
the name, date of birth and gender of the holder
of
les
renseignements
suivants:
a)
les nom, date de naissance et sexe du titulaire de
l'autorisation;
the authorization;
(b) the full
20 I 3
address of the place where the holder ordi-
narily resides;
å) l'adresse complète de son lieu de résidence
(c) the authorization number;
tuelle;
(d) the name of the medical practitioner who
habi-
c) le numéro d'autorisation;
d) le nom du médecin qui a foumi la déclaration mé-
made
the medical declaration under paragraph aQ)(b);
dicale visée à I'alinéa aQ)b);
(e) the maximum quantity of dried marihuana, in
grams, that the holder may possess at any time;
e) la quantité maximale de marihuana séchée,
A
grammes, que peut posséder le titulaire de l'autorisa-
the date of issue; and
(g) the date of expiry.
en
tion;
fl
ladate de délivrance;
g) la date d'expiration.
(3) La quantité maximale de marihuana séchée visée
à I'alinéa (2)e) ou résultant d'une modification aux
(3) The maximum quantity of dried marihuana referred to in paragraph (2)(e) or resulting from an amendment under subsection 20(l) is the amount determined
according to the following formula:
termes du paragraphe 20(l) se calcule selon la formule
suivante:
Ax30
Ax30
where
A
is the daily amount of dried marihuana, in
où
A
représente la quantité quotidienne de marihuana
séchée, en grammes, déterminée aux termes de
I'alinéa 6(l)c) ou du sous-alinéa l9(2)d)(i), selon
le cas.
grams, stated under paragraph 6(l)(c) or subparagraph l9(2)(d)(i), whichever applies.
SOFJ2005-177,
s
8
DORS/2005-177,
Gnornios pon RsrusRr-
12.
(l)
The Minister shall refuse to issue an autho-
rization to possess
if
(a) the applicant is not eligible under section 3; or
art
8
Morms
12.
(l)
DE REFUS
Le ministre refuse de délivrer l'autorisation
de possession dans les cas suivants:
a)
le demandeur n'est pas admissible selon I'article 3;
DORS/2001-227
(b) any information,
statement or other item
in the application is false or
-
compofte des renseignentents, déclarations ou autres éléments faux ou trompeurs;
c)
(2) If the Minister proposes to refuse to issue an au-
shall
and
(á) give the applicant
SOR/2003-387,
ExplRv oF
d) fAbrogé, DORS/2003-387,art.61
(2) Lorsqu'il envisage de refuser de délivrer I'autori-
for
a)
en avise le demandeur par écrit, motifs à l'appui;
ó) lui donne la possibilité
an opportunity to be
s 6; SOR/2005-177, s
[Abrogé, DORS/2005 -177 , aft. 9l
sation de possession, le ministre:
(ø) notiff the applicant in writing of the reason
the proposed refusal;
janvier 2013
included b) la demande
misleading;
(c) [Repealed, SOR/2005 -177 , s.9l
(fl [Repealed, SOW2003-387, s.6]
thorization to possess, the Minister
27
heard.
de se faire entendre.
DORS/2003-387, arr 6; DoRS/20os-t77,art s
9
AurHoRlzATIoN
E>gRRuou ns L'RutoRIsRTIoN
13. L'autorisation de possession expire douze mois
13. An authorization to possess expires 12 months after its date of issue or, if a shorter period is specifred in après la date de sa délivrance ou à la fin de toute période
the application for the authorization under paragraph plus courte qui est indiquée dans la demande d'autorisation aux termes de l'alinéa 6(l)d).
6(l)(d), at the end ofthat period.
Rexpwal op AurHonrzATroN To
14.
(l)
Poss¡ss
R¡wouverLsN,ßNT DE L'AUToRISATIoN
14. (l) La demande de renouvellement d'une autoriAn application to renew an authorization to
to the Minister by the holder of sation de possession est présentée au ministre par le titu-
possess shall be made
include
(a) the authorization number; and
laire de I'autorisation et compofte les éléments suivants
the authorization and must
(å) the material required under sections 4 to 10.
a)
le numéro de l'autorisation visée;
å)
les éléments exigés aux afticles 4 à 10.
:
(2) For the purpose of paragraph (1Xå), a photograph (2) Pour I'application de l'alinéa (l)ó), il n'est nécessaire de fournir la photographie visée à l'alinéa 4(2)c)
referred to in paragraph aQ)@) is required only with
qu'à toutes les cinq demandes de renouvellement.
ery fifth renewal
ev-
application.
soR/2003-387,s.7;SOR/2005-177,s.10
15. and
16. [Repealed, SOR/2005-177, s. I l]
DORS/2003-387,art 7;DORS/20O5-l'77,art l0
15. et 16. [Abrogés, DORS/2005-l77,at1".lll
17. Subject to section 18, if an application complies 17. Sous réserve de l'article 18, le ministre renouvelle
with section 14, the Minister shall renew the authoriza- l'autorisation de possession aux fins médicales précisées
tion to possess for the medical purpose mentioned in the dans la demande si celle-ci est conforme aux exigences
de I'article 14.
application.
18. The Minister shall refuse to renew an authoriza- 18. Le ministre refuse de renouveler I'autorisation de
tion to possess for any reason referred to in section 12. possession dans les cas prévus àl'article 12.
SOR/2005-177,s
12
DORS/2005-l77,art
12
SOR/2001-227
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MoorntcatloN Ds L'¡utontsltror.l
op AurnozuzATroN To Poss¡ss
19. (1) An application to amend an atthorization to
possess shall be made to the Minister by the holder of
the authorization when a change occurs with respect to
(a) the holder's
name;
(å) the holder's
address of ordinary residence or mail-
19.
(l)
L'autorisation de possession fait I'objet d'une
demande de modification à présenter au ministre par le
titulaire de l'autorisation dans le cas où un changement
survient à l'égard de ['un des éléments suivants:
ø) le nom
du titulaire;
ing address; or
ó)
(c) the daily amount of dried marihuana
adresse postale;
if
the new
I'adresse de son lieu de résidence habituelle ou son
c) la
quantité quotidienne de marihuana séchée, s'il
en résulte une augmentation de la quantité maximale
de marihuana séchée, en grammes, que le titulaire est
amount requires an increase in the maximum quantity
of dried marihuana, in grams, that the holder may possess at any time.
autorisé à posséder.
(2) La demande de modification comporte les
(2) The application must include
(a) the authorization number and, if applicable, the licence number of the licence to produce that has been
issued on the basis ofthe authorization;
(å)
a) le numéro d'autorisation et, le cas échéant, le numéro de la licence de production délivrée sur le fondement de I'autorisation;
the requested amendment;
å)
(c) in the case of a change under paragraph (l)(a),
proofofthe change; and
d¡
a statement containing the information required
déclaration contenant les renseignements
mentionnés à l'alinéa 6(l)c) que signe et date le
médecin qui fournit la déclaration médicale visée à
I'alinéa 4(2)b),
if
the new daily amount is more than five
grams, the statement required under paragraph
5(lXÐ, signed and dated by the applicant.
SOR/2005-177,
(l)a),
dans le cas d'un changement visé à l'alinéa (1)c):
(i) une
under paragraph 6(l)(c), signed and dated by the
medical practitioner who made the medical declaration undel paragraph 4(2)(b), and
(ii)
la modification demandée;
c) dans le cas d'un changement visé à I'alinéa
une preuve à cet effet;
(@ in the case ofa change under paragraph (l)(c),
(i)
é1é-
ments suivants:
(ii) si la nouvelle quantité quotidienne de marihuana séchée excède cinq grammes, une déclaration
comportant la mention prévue à I'alinéa 5(l)l) que
s l3
signe et date le demandeur.
DORS/2005-177,
(l)
Subject to subsection (2), if an application
complies with section 19, the Minister shall amend the
20.
(l)
Sous réserve du paragraphe (2), [e ministre
apporte la modification à l'autorisation de possession si
la demande de modification est conforme aux exigences
20.
authorization to possess.
de
l'article
19.
(2) Le ministre refuse de modifier l'autorisation
(2) The Minister shall refuse to amend an authorization to possess for any reason referred to in section 12.
SOR/2005-177.
art l3
possession dans les cas visés à I'article 12.
s l3
DORS/2005-177,
t0
art
13
de
DORS/2001-227
21.
(l)
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If an authorization to possess is amended with
27
janvier 2013
21.
(l)
Le ministre, s'il modifie le nom ou I'adresse
du titulaire de l'autorisation de possession apporte, le cas
échéant, les modifications voulues à la licence de pro-
respect to the name or address of the holder of the authorization, the Minister shall, if applicable, amend the licence to produce that was issued on the basis ofthe au-
duction délivrée sur le fondement de I'autorisation.
thorization.
(2) If an authorization to possess is amended with reof dried marihuana, the Minister shall, if applicable, amend the licence to produce that
spect to the daily amount
was issued on the basis of the authorization to reflect the
change in the maximum number of marihuana plants that
the holder of the licence may produce and the maximum
quantity of dried marihuana that the holder of the licence
may keep.
SOR/2005-177,
s
(2) Le ministre, s'il modifie la quantité quotidienne
de marihuana séchée mentionnée dans I'autorisation de
possession apporte, le cas échéant, les modifications
voulues à la licence de production délivrée sur le fondement de I'autorisation concemant le nombre maximum
de plants de marihuana que peut produire le titulaire de
la licence de production et la quantité maximale de marihuana séchée qu'il peut garder.
DORS/2005-177,
13.
art l3
22. f{brogé, DORS/2005-177, art. l3]
22. [Repealed, SOR/2005 -177, s. 13]
PRovruNc AsslsrR¡¡ce ro HoLoER
Atoe À UN TITULAIRE DE L'AUToRISATIoN
23. While in the presence of the holder of an authorization to possess and providing assistance in the administration of marihuana to the holder, the person providing the assistance may, for the purpose of providing
the assistance, possess a quantity of dried marihuana not
exceeding an amount equal to the maximum quantity of
dried marihuana the holder is authorized to possess as
23. La personne qui aide le titulaire d'une autorisation de possession à prendre de la marihuana séchée
peut, en sa présence, pendant qu'elle lui apporte son
aide, avoir en sa possession, à cette fin, une quantité de
set out in the authorization to possess, divided by 30.
SOR/2005-177,
s
marihuana séchée qui n'excède pas le résultat obtenu par
la division de la quantité maximale de marihuana séchée
que le titulaire de I'autorisation est autorisé à avoir en sa
possession aux termes de I'autorisation par 30.
DORS/2005-177,
14
art
14
PART 2
PARTIE 2
LICENCE TO PRODUCE
LICENCE DE PRODUCTION
LlceNcr
PensoN¡r-use Pnooucrrow LrcsNce
DE pRoDUCTIo¡¡ À
ogs FINS pERSoNNELLES
Authorized Aclivities
Opërations autorisées
24. The holder of a personal-use production licence is
authorized to produce and keep marihuana, in accordance with the licence, for the medical purpose of the
24. Le titulaire d'une licence de production à des fins
personnelles est autorisé à produire et garder, conformément à la licence, de la marihuana à ses propres fins médicales.
holder.
Admissibilité ò la licence
Eligibility for Licence
25. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a person is eligible
to be issued a personal-use production licence only ifthe
25.
(l) Sous réserve du paragraphe (2), est admis-
sible à la licence de production à des fins personnelles la
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personne physique qui réside habituellement au Canada
et qui a atteint l'âge de dix-huit ans.
person is an individual who ordinarily resides in Canada
and who has reached I 8 years ofage.
(2)
If a personal-use production
licence is revoked
under paragraph 63(2)(b), the person who was the holder
of the licence is ineligible to be issued another personaluse production licence during the period of l0 years after
the revocation,
SOR/200?-207,
(2) Toute personne dont la licence de production à
des fins personnelles est révoquée aux termes de l'alinéa
63(2)b) est inadmissible, pour une période de dix ans
suivant la révocation, à une nouvelle licence de production à des fins personnelles.
DORS/2007-207, arl 4(A)
s 4(E)
Application for Licence
[SOR/2005-177, s l5]
Demqnde de licence
An application for a personal-use production
licence shall be considered only if it is made by a person
26. (l) La demande de licence de production à des
fins personnelles n'est examinée que si elle est présentée
who
par une personne:
26.
(a)
[DORS/2005-177,
(l)
art l5]
of an authorization to possess on the
basis of which the licence is applied for; or
ø) soit qui est titulaire d'une autorisation de posses-
(å) is not the holder of an authoúzation to possess,
but either has applied for an authorization to possess
dée;
or is applying for an authorization to possess concurrently with the licence application.
possession mais qui a présenté une demande d'autorisation, ou la présente en même temps que la demande
de licence.
(2) lf paragraph (l)(å) applies, the Minister must
grant or refuse the application for an authorization be-
(2) En cas d'application de I'alinéa (1)ó), le ministre
statue sur la demande d'autorisation de possession avant
d'examiner la demande de licence.
is the holder
sion sur le fondement de laquelle la licence est deman-
å) soit qui n'est pas titulaire d'une autorisation de
fore considering the licence application.
SOR/2007-207,
27.
(l)
s
DORS/2007-207,art 5(A)
5(E)
(l)
personne visée au paragraphe 26(l) qui
souhaite obtenir une licence de production à des fins personnelles présente au ministre une demande à cet effet.
27.
A person mentioned in subsection 26(1) who
is seeking a personal-use production licence shall submit
an application to the Minister.
La
(2)
The application must include
(2) La demande comporte
(a)
adeclaration by the applicant; and
a)
(å) if the proposed production site is not the appli-
les documents suivants:
une déclaration du demandeur;
ó) dans le cas où le lieu
cant's ordinary place of residence and is not owned by
the applicant, a declaraÍion dated and signed by the
owner of the site consenting to the production of mari-
de production proposé n'est
pas le lieu de résidence habituelle du demandeur ni la
propriété de celui-ci, une déclaration, datée et signée
par le propriétaire du lieu, poftant qu'il consent à la
huana at the site.
production de marihuana dans ce lieu.
(3) The application may not be made jointly with
(3) La demande de licence ne peut être présentée
an-
other person.
conjointement avec une autre personne.
SoR/2007-207, s 6(E)
DORS/2007-207, art 6(A)
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DORS/2001-227
App lic an t's D
28.
(l)
e c
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Dëclaration du demandeur
lar at ion
28.
The declaration of the applicant under para-
(l)
La déclaration du demandeur visée au para-
graphe 27(2)a) comporte les renseignements suivants:
gr aph 27 (2)(a) must indic ate
(a)
27
a)
rhe applicant's name, date of birth and gender;
les nom, date de naissance et sexe du demandeur;
(å) the full address of the place where the applicant
ordinarily resides as well as the applicant's telephone
number and, if applicable, facsimile transmission
å) l'adresse complète de son lieu de résidence habituelle, ainsi que son numéro de téléphone et, le cas
échéant, son numéro de télécopieur et son adresse
number and e-mail address;
électronique;
(c) the mailing address of the place referred to in
paragraph (å), if different;
c) I'adresse postale de son lieu de résidence
tuelle, si elle diffère de I'adresse mentionnée à l'alinéa
b);
(d) ifthe
applicant is the holder ofan authorization to
possess, the number of the authorizaÍion;
d)
dans le cas où le demandeur est titulaire d'une autorisation de possession, le numéro de cette autorisa-
(e) the full address ofthe site where the proposed pro-
tion;
duction of marihuana is to be conducted;
(fl
e) I'adresse complète du lieu proposé pour la produc-
the proposed production area;
tion de marihuana;
(g) if the proposed production area involves outdoor
/)
production entirely or partly indoor and partly outdoor
production, that the production site is not adjacent to a
school, public playground, day care facility or other
public place frequented mainly by persons under 18
g)
dans le cas où I'aire de production proposée est
soit entièrement à l'extérieur, soit en partie à I'intérieur et en partie à l'extérieur, une mention indiquant
que le lieu de production n'est pas adjacent à une
école, un terrain de jeu public, une garderie ou tout
that the dried marihuana will be kept indoors and
indicating whether it is proposed to keep it at
(h)
(ii)
autre lieu public principalement fréquenté par des personnes de moins de dix-huit ans;
the proposed production site, or
the ordinary place of residence of the applicant,
å) une mention selon laquelle la marihuana séchée sera gardée à I'intérieur et indiquant dans lequel des
if different;and
(i)
a description of the security measures that
wlll
une mention indiquant I'aire de production propo-
sée;
years ofage;
(i)
habi-
lieux suivants il est proposé de la garder:
be
implemented at the proposed production site and the
proposed site where dried marihuana will be kept.
(i) le lieu de production proposé,
(ii) le lieu de résidence habituelle
du demandeur, si
production;
du
lieu
de
lieu
diffère
ce
l) [a description des mesures de sécurité qui seront
prises dans le lieu de production ploposé et dans le
lieu proposé pour garder la marihuana séchée.
the (2) La déclaration est datée et signée par le demanapplicant and attest that the information contained in it is deur et atteste que les renseignements qui y sont fournis
sont exacts et complets.
correct and complete.
(2) The declaration must be dated and signed by
l3
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27, 2013
Issuance ofLicence
Délivrctnce de la licence
29. (1) Subject to section 32, if the requirements of
sections 27 and 28 are met, the Minister shall issue a
29. (l) Sous réserve de I'afticle 32, le ministre délivre une licence de production à des fins personnelles au
personal-use production licence to the applicant.
demandeur si les exigences visées aux articles 2'7 ef 28
sont remplies.
(2)
(2) La licence
The licence shall indicate
(ø) the name, date of birth and gender of the holder of
the licence;
comporte les renseignements suivants:
a)
les nom, date de naissance et sexe du titulaire de la
licence;
the licence ordinarily resides;
å) l'adresse complète de son lieu de résidence habituelle;
(c) the licence number;
c) le numéro
(å) the full address of the place where the holder of
(d)
the
full
address of the site where the production
of
de la licence;
@ l'adresse complète du lieu où la production de ma-
marihuana is authorized;
rihuana est autorisée;
(e) the authorized production area;
e) I'aire de production autorisée;
(fl the maximum number of marihuana plants that
may be under production at the production site at any
time;
l)
(g) the full address of the site where the dried mari-
g)
huana may be kept;
marihuana séchée;
(h) fhe maximum quantity of dried marihuana, in
grams, that may be kept at the site authorized under
paragraph (g) at any time;
h) la qtnntité
(i)
the date ofissue; and
l)
f)
the date of expiry.
SOR/2007-207,
s
le nombre maximum de plants de marihuana qui
peuvent être produits à la fois dans le lieu de produc-
tion;
I'adresse complète du lieu oir peut être gardée la
(l)
7) la date d'expiration.
DORS/2007-207, art 7(A)
7(E)
Nombre
30. (1) Dans
In the formulas in subsection (2),
a)
1
9
(2)(Ò(i),
de
plants
en
production
les formules fìgurant au paragraphe (2):
(A)
représente la quantité quotidienne de marihuana séchée, en grammes, déterminée aux termes de
"A" is the daily amount of dried
marihuana, in
grams, stated under paragraph 6(1Xc) or subparagraph
(ai)
en
la date de délivrance;
Maximum Number of Plants
30.
maximale de marihuana séchée,
grammes, qui peut être gardée à la fois dans le lieu autorisé aux termes de I'alinéa g);
l'alinéa 6(l)c) ou du sous-alinéa l9(2)Q(i), selon le
wh ichever applies;
(b) *C" is a constant equal to l, representing the
growth cycle of a marihuana plant from seeding to
cas;
b)
<< C > représente une constante de un, correspondant au cycle de croissance d'un plant de marihuana
depuis I'ensemencement jusqu'à la récolte;
harvesting; and
(c) "D" is the maximum number of marihuana plants
referred to in subsection2l(2) and paragraphs29(2)(fl
and 40(2Xg).
t4
Mun
ici pal
ity of
North Cowichan
Report
Date
March 7,2013
To
Community Planning Advisory Committee
From
Dave Pady, Planner
Subject
Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments - Medical Marihuana Production Facilities
Fe
2800001
Endorsed:
Purpose
To seek direction from the Community Planning Advisory Committee on proposed amendments to the
Zoning Bylaw to define and allow for facilities for the production of marihuana for medical purposes as a
permitted use in industrial and specific agricultural areas.
Background
On December 16, 2012 Health Canada announced changes to Federal Legislation regarding the
production and distribution of marijuana for medical purposes. The Marihuana for Medical Purposes
Regulations (MMPR) is proposed to become fully implemented by April 1"t,2014. Until such time, the
current Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, June 16th, 2OO1 apply but will be phased out in time for
the new regulations to be adopted. Within the phase out period all authorizations to possess, and
licenses to produce will expire, and all individuals that require marihuana for medical purposes will have
to purchase from licensed producers. The Government will no longer produce and distribute marihuana
for medical purposes which will open the market to private companies which meet strict security
requirements.
Under the current Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, there are four different types of licensed or
authorizations which include:
1.
An "authorization to possess" which allows someone to possess and use marihuana for medical
purposes.
2. A "personal-use
production license" which allows someone to grow medical marihuana for their
personal use.
3. A "designated-person
4.
production license" which allows someone to grow medical marihuana for
others with an "authorization to possess".
A "licensed dealer" which allows a person producing marihuana under contract with the federal
government to sell marijuana to others with an "authorization to possess".
Without access to information regarding individuals who carry any of the above noted licenses there is
no data available as to how many licences exist specifically within the North Cowichan region. lt is
known, however; that within British Columbia there are, as of December 2012,13,362 persons with the
authorization to possess marihuana for medical purposes. During routine inspections carried out by
emergency officials throughout Canada production facilities are discovered and in many cases there
are fire and electrical concerns which raise safety concerns.
The number of plants an individual may be permitted to produce is determined by a formula based on
how much the individual is prescribed to consume on a per-day basis. For example based on a
prescription of 10 grams of marihuana per day, a licensed individual would be able to grow 49 indoor
plants at any one time. This also raises concerns as to air quality and potential for mildew or mould as
soils and plants transpire moisture which without adequate ventilation can lead to other health
concerns.
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As there is a lack of Federal resources allocated to the monitoring and inspection of licensed producers
the Federal Government feels there is high potential for abuse. Health Canada has stated in the recent
media release that, "while courts have ordered that there must be reasonable access to marihuana for
medical purposes for patients that are seriously ill, this must be done in a controlled fashion in order to
protect public safety". The proposed regulations are therefore an attempt to "balance the needs of
patients with public health, security and safety concerns and strengthen the safety of Canadian
communities". lt also returns Health Canada to its traditional role as a regulator.
Discussion
ln light of these changes to Federal regulations, the Municipality of North Cowichan should consider
accommodating and clearly defining this use within one of the designations within the Zoning Bylaw.
There are a number of considerations with regards to where to appropriately allow facilities for the
production of marihuana for medical purposes, whilst ensuring public safety and impact concerns are
appropriately considered.
ln regard to zoning, this will immediately raise questions as to whether this land use, which is
essentially a horticultural use with onerous security requirements, is permitted by existing commercial,
industrial or agricultural zoning regulations and, if so, whether the use should continue to be permitted
given the particular land use impacts associated with the production of a federally controlled substance
(which might be different from those associated with the production of other plant-based medical
products like ginseng); and if not, whether and where the use might be suitable ín the Municipality or
rural area in question.
ln order to attain a license from the Federal Government an applicant will have to meet strict policies.
Production sites may only be indoors and not within a private dwelling. Key personnel, directors, and
officers of the facility will have to hold valid security clearance issued by the Minister of Health. Written
notification of the license application must be made to local police, fire departments, and local
governments. ln addition to these strict policies a license holder must provide a description of physical
security measures, keep records of all activities of the facility, and provide quality assurance reports
that show buildings, equipment, and proposed sanitation programs meeting the required "Good
Practices Production" as administered by the Federal Government. There must be physical security for
the entire site as well as restricted access areas which include laboratories, production rooms and
packaging/shipping/receiving areas. The Ministry of Health also retains the right to revoke a license if
there are any reported contraventions, to local officials, by the facility or people involved in its operation.
The above noted requirements clearly illustrate that the proposed use could be appropriate within both
the lndustrial and Agricultural zones and that measures required by the regulations aim to greatly
reduce impacts to public health and safety.
As part of the research on this report staff consulted The Agricultural Land Commission. The ALC in
their response to the District has stated that:
"we do not consider marihuana to be much different, agriculturally speaking, than any other
crop. Provided that the activities assocrafed with the facility fall within the paramefers of what is
permitted under our Act and regulations we have no problem with it within the ALR."
At present, staff are of the opinion that Medical Marihuana Growing Facilities, while not specifically
defined, would be considered a permitted use under the definition of Agriculture in the District's Zoning
Bylaw (2950), which states:
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Agriculture - means the use of land, buildings and structures for growing, rearing, producing,
and haruesting agricultural products or raising livestock. Agriculture includes processrng crops
grown on the land, storing and repairing farm equipment used on the land, hotticulture, and the
limited sale of agricultural products produced on or off the land. ln the context of this Bylaw,
"agriculture" also includes aquaculture, mariculture, and silviculture, but excludes the operation
of feedlots, fur farms, piggeries, poultry farms or mushroom farms.
It must be noted that the intent of the some of the excluded uses is to reduce the potential for offensive
odours in the agricultural areas, some of which abut or are adjacent to residential areas. lt will need to
be clearly demonstrated that, where a marihuana production facility operates on an agricultural
property, measures must be taken to mitigate any odours which occur as a result of production.
It is also very important to note that Agriculture is currently a permitted use, not only within all of the
Agriculture zones (A1-45) but also in the R1 and R3 (Residential Districts)zones. Staff would strongly
urge both the Committee and Council to support changes that would limit the existing regulations and
ensure that we do not end up with this type of facility within an existing R3 or R1 residential
neighbourhood, or even within an A3 or A5 area, as the majority of these agriculturally' zoned lands
areas are largely smaller estate residential properties.
Within agricultural areas, staff feel that A1 and M zoned lands would be the most appropriate location
for these types of facilities if in fact we wish to facilitate them in rural lagricultural areas.
lndustrial zones may also be appropriate land use zones for medical Marihuana Production Facilities. ln
most cases they are close to major roads and urban centres where emergency response would be
improved. ln addition, many industrial sites have high visual permeability and, as such, lend themselves
well to video surveillance to monitor vehicular activity. As facilities will require elaborate air filtration
systems and multiple levels of security, including substantial perimeter fencing, and backup power
supply for security reasons which necessitate installation of onsite generators, they may be more
appropriate in the industrial settings rather than in the rural landscape where they could be seen as
intrusive and potentially be a visual impact to rural character.
ln addition, the District has a Development Permit Area (DPA-1) for industrial zoned sites, which
requires a Development Permit to be submitted for new buildings in these areas. This additional step
would add a further layer of control on their use, and potential impact on a community.
lmplications
As sited from Young Anderson Barristers & Solicitors, Client Bulletin, January 16,2013, the case law
on the Controlled Drugs and Suösfances Act has established that individuals who need marihuana for
medical purposes have a right to reasonable access to a legal source of marihuana under the
Canadian Cha¡'ter of Rights and Freedorns, and the proposed changes to the federal regulations are an
attempt on the part of Health Canada to accommodate this right. Municipalities are also subject to the
Cha¡1er, and we have in the past suggested that local zoning regulations that prohibit the growing of
medical marihuana under a personal uses license may be unconstitutional. Whether municipalities are
required to accommodate commercial marihuana production under the proposed new federal scheme
is a different question.
As a general proposition, it is not necessary for a local government to permit every conceivable land
use in its zoning regulations. lf patients with marihuana prescriptions are able to fill the prescription by
registered mail or bonded courier, or by dealing with a licenced producer/supplier in a neighbouring
municipality, they might be considered to have reasonable access to the drug such that a local
prohibition of this use would not be contravention of the Charter.
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Options
Without amending the current definition of agriculture, it is unlikely that the Municipality will have the
ability to prohibit production facilities within all agricultural zones as well as a number of existing
residential zones, as the current definition of agriculture makes prohibition difficult to legally defend.
Council may also consider whether or not to include Medical Marihuana Production Facilities within
some or all of the Agricultural, lndustrial and Commercial zones. To do so will require a concise
definition of Medical Marihuana Production Facility, which would then be included as a permitted use in
each of the specific zones in which we wish to facilitate that use.
Staff support the creation of a bylaw that would amend the Zoning Bylaw to specifically define Medical
Marihuana Production Facilities and amend the definition of Agriculture. Further, staff also support the
inclusion of Medical Marihuana Production Facility as a permitted use in the A1 and A2 agricultural
zones as well as in the l1 and 12 industrial zones. Staff do not support allowing Medical Marihuana
Production Facilities as a permitted use in any commercial or residential zones.
Recommendation
That the Community Planning Advisory Committee support the following proposed amendments to the
Zoning Bylaw (2950):
1. Create a new definition for Medical Marihuana Production Facilities;
2. Amend the existing definition of Agriculture to specifically exclude Medical Marihuana Production
Facility in order to prohibit Medical Marihuana Production Facilities within rural residential zones
where agriculture is currently a permitted use; and
3. Add Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a permitted use in the:
a. 11 - Light lndustrial zone
b. 12- Heavy lndustrialzone
c. A1 - Agricultural Zone
d. A2 - Rural Zone;
Attachment(s):
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Municipality of
North Cowichan
Report
Date
April23,2013
To
Council- Regular
From
Dave Pady, Planner
Subject
Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments
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Medical Maríhuana Production Facilities
Purpose
To present to Council a number of proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to define and allow for
facilities for the production of marihuana for medical purposes as a permitted use in industrial areas.
Background
On December 16, 2012 Health Canada announced changes to Federal Legislation regarding the
production and distribution of marijuana for medical purposes. The Marihuana for Medical Purposes
Regulations (MMPR) is proposed to become fully implemented by April 1,2014. Until such time, the
current Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, June 16,2001 apply, but will be phased out in time for
the new regulations to be adopted. Within the phase out period all authorizations to possess, and
licenses to produce will expíre, and all individuals that require marihuana for medical purposes will have
to purchase from licensed producers. The Government will no longer produce and distribute marihuana
for medical purposes which will open the market to private companies which meet certain requirements
including strict security conditions.
Under the current Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, there are four different types of licensed or
Authorizations, which include:
1. An "authorization to possess" which allows someone to possess and use marihuana for medical
purposes.
2. A "personal-use production license" which allows someone to grow medical marihuana for their
personal use.
3. A "designated-person production lícense" which allows someone to grow medical marihuana for
others with an "authorization to possess".
4. A "licensed dealer" which allows a person producing marihuana under contract with the federal
government to sell marijuana to others with an "authorization to possess".
Without access to information regarding individuals who carry any of the above noted licenses there is
no data available as to how many licences exist specifically within the North Cowichan region. lt is
known, however; that within British Columbia there are, as of December 2012, 13,362 persons with the
authorization to possess marihuana for medical purposes. During routine inspections carried out by
emergency officials throughout Canada production facilities are discovered and in many cases there
are fire and electrical concerns which raise safety concerns.
The number of plants an individual may be permitted to produce is determined by a formula based on
how much the individual is prescribed to consume on a per-day basis. For example based on a
prescription of 10 grams of marihuana per day, a licensed individual would be able to grow 49 indoor
plants at any one time. This also raises concerns such as air quality and potential for mildew or mould
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as soils and plants transpire moisture which without adequate ventilation can lead to other health
concerns.
As there is a lack of Federal resources allocated to the monitoring and ínspection of licensed producers
the Federal Government feels there is high potential for abuse. Health Canada has stated in the recent
media release lhat, "while courfs have ordered that there must be reasonable access to marihuana for
medical purposes for patients that are seriously ill, this must be done in a controlled fashion in order to
protect public safety". The proposed regulations are therefore an attempt lo "balance the needs of
patients with public health, security and safety concerns and strengthen the safety of Canadian
communities". lt also returns Health Canada to its traditional role as a regulator.
Discussion
ln light of these changes to Federal regulations, the Municipality of North Cowichan should consider
whether it wishes to accommodate this use within the Municipality. There arc a number of
considerations with regards to where to appropriately allow or disallow facilities for the production of
marihuana for medical purposes, whilst ensuring public safety and impact concerns are appropriately
considered. ln regard to zoning, this will immediately raise questions as to whether this land use, which
is essentially a horticultural / production use with onerous security requirements, is permitted by
existing commercial, industrial or agricultural zoning regulations and, if so, whether the use should
continue to be permitted given the particular land use impacts associated with the production of a
federally controlled substance (which might be different from those associated with the production of
other plant-based medical products like ginseng); and if not, whether and where the use might be
suitable in the Municipality or rural area in question.
ln order to do properly address the above-noted issues, we must first determine whether or not we wish
to support the use or not. Regardless of the decision to support it or not support it will be important to
amend the Zoning Bylaw to introduce a new and very specific definition for "Medical Marihuana
Production Facility" and to amend the definition of "Agriculture". lf we do not wish to accommodate the
use it would be defined and specifically prohibited. lf we wish to accommodate the use it must be
defined and then we must specifically identify which areas we wish to permit these facilities to be
located within by adding the use as a "Permitted Use" to one or more zones.
ln order to attain a license from the Federal Government an applicant will have to meet strict policies.
Production sites may only be indoors and not within a private dwelling. Key personnel, directors, and
officers of the facility will have to hold valid security clearance issued by the Minister of Health. Written
notification of the license application must be made to local police, fire departments, and local
governments. ln addition to these strict policies a license holder must provide a description of physical
security measures, keep records of all activities of the facility, and provide quality assurance reports
that show buildings, equipment, and proposed sanitation programs meeting the required "Good
Practices Production" as administered by the Federal Government, There must be physical security for
the entire site as well as restricted access areas which include laboratories, production rooms and
packaging/shipping/receiving areas. The Ministry of Health also retains the right to revoke a license if
there are any reported contraventions, to local officials, by the facility or people involved in its operation.
The above noted requirements and discussion suggest that the proposed use could be appropriate
within either the lndustrial and/or the Agricultural zones and that measures required by the regulations
aim to greatly reduce impacts to public health and safety.
As part of the research on this report, staff also consulted the Agricultural Land Commission to discuss
this issue in relation to ALR and agricultural lands. The ALC in their response to the District has stated
that:
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"we do not consider marihuana to be much different, agriculturally speaking, than any other
crop. Provided that the activities assocrafed with the facility fall within the parameters of what is
permitted under our Act and regulations we have no problem with it within the ALR."
At present, staff are of the opinion that Medical Marihuana Growing Facilities, while not specifically
defined, would be considered a permitted use under the definition of Agriculture in the District's Zoning
Bylaw (2950), which states:
Agriculture - means the use of land, buildings and structures for growing, rearing, producing,
and harvesting agricultural products or raising livestock. Agriculture includes processing crops
grown on the land, storing and repairing farm equipment used on the land, horticulture, and the
limited sale of agricultural products produced on or off the land. ln the context of this Bylaw,
"agriculture" also includes aquaculture, mariculture, and silviculture, but excludes the operation
of feedlots, fur farms, piggeries, poultry farms or mushroom farms.
It is important to note that Agriculture is currently a permitted use, not only within all of the Agriculture
zones (41-45) but also in the Rl and R3 (Residential Districts) zones.
Having reviewed the background information and relevant comments from other Municipalities and
referral agencies staff believe that the industrial zones (11 and 12) are the most appropriate zones for
inclusion of Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a Permitted Use. ln most cases they are close
to major roads and urban centres where emergency response would be improved and there is existing
access to a greater range of municipal services (water, sewer, etc.). ln addition, many industrial sites
have high visual permeability and, as such, lend themselves well to video surveillance to monitor
vehicular activity. As facilities will require elaborate air filtration systems and multiple levels of security,
including substantial perimeter fencing, and backup power supply for security reasons which
necessitate installation of onsite generators, they may be more appropriate in the industrial settings
rather than in the rural landscape where they could be seen as intrusive and potentially be a visual
impact to rural character.
ln addition, the Municipality has a Development Permit Area (DPA-1) for industrial zoned sites, which
requires a Development Permit to be submitted for new buildings in these areas. This additional step
would add a further layer of control on their use, and potential impact on a community.
lmplications
As sited from Young Anderson Barristers & Solicitors, Client Bulletin, January 16,2013 (see attached),
the case law on the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act has established that individuals who need
marihuana for medical purposes have a right to reasonable access to a legal source of marihuana
under the Canadian Cha¡'ter of Rights and Freedoms, and the proposed changes to the federal
regulations are an attempt on the part of Health Canada to accommodate this right. Municipalities are
also subject to the Chafter, and it has been suggested in the past that local zoning regulations that
prohibit the growing of medical marihuana under a personal uses license may be unconstitutional.
Whether municipalities are required to accommodate commercial marihuana production under the
proposed new federal scheme is a different question.
As a general proposition, it is not necessary for a local government to permit every conceivable land
use in its zoning regulations. lf patients with marihuana prescriptions are able to fill the prescription by
registered mail or bonded courier, or by dealing with a licenced producer/supplier in a neighbouring
municipality, they might be considered to have reasonable access to the drug such that a local
prohibition of this use would not be contravention of the Charter.
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Also of note, when Staff prepared the report and presented these proposed amendments to the Zoning
Bylaw to the Community Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC) at their meeting held March 11,2013, it
did so with a position and recommendation that Medical Marihuana Production Facilities could be
permitted within select agricultural zones (A1 and A2) as well as the l1 and 12 zones. CPAC supported
the proposed changes and recommended that Council amend the Zoning Bylaw to do the following:
1. Create a new definition for Medical Marihuana Production Facilities;
2. Amend the existing definition of Agriculture to specifically exclude Medical Marihuana
Production Facilities in order to prohibit this type of facility within rural residential zones where
agriculture is currently a permitted use; and
3. Add Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a permitted use in the following zones:
a. lndustrial Light Zone (11),
b. lndustrial Heavy Zone (12),
c. AgriculturalZone (41), and
d. Rural Zone (A2).
Following the March 11,2013 CPAC meeting, Staff were able to meet with and further discuss the
proposed amendments with the local RCMP detachment, whom identified several concerns regarding
production facilities located specifically within the agricultural zones. The Municipality covers a very
large area and many agricultural properties are in remote locations which are difficult to monitor from a
public safety perspective, which therefore potentially increases the risk of illegal activity. By permitting
production facilities only within the industrial zones there is a much higher level of natural surveillance
as well as the ability to require a Development Permit for the construction of the facility,
Following the meeting with the RCMP, staff have reconsidered their position and have amended the
staff recommendation to eliminate support for these facilities on A1 and A2 zoned properties and would
recommend that Council consider only authorizing this use on 12 and 12 zoned properties.
Options
Without specifically defining Medical Marihuana Production Facility and amending the current definition
of Agriculture, it is unlikely that the Municipality will have the ability to prohibit production facilities within
all agricultural zones as well as a number of existing residential zones, as the current definition of
agriculture makes prohibition difficult to legally defend.
At this time Council has the following options:
1.
lf Council wishes to allow for this use in industrial areas they should provide first and second
reading to the attached bylaw, which would (if ultimately adopted):
a. Define Medical Marihuana Production Facility;
b. Amend the definition of Agriculture (to specifically exclude it from that definition); and,
c. Amend the existing l1 and 12 zones to add Medical Marihuana Production Facility as a
Permitted Use in those zones.
2. lf Council wishes to specifically
prohibit this use from occurring anywhere in the Municipality,
they should direct staff to amend the bylaw to:
a. Define Medical Marihuana Production Facility; and,
b. Amend the definition of Agriculture (to specifically exclude it from that definition);
3.
Refer this item back to CPAC for further discussion in light of the comments from the RCMP.
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4.
Amend the bylaw prior to first and second reading in order to either increase or decrease the
number of zones in which this use would be permitted.
Based on the above background and discussion, which includes comments from the RCMP, staff are in
support of Option #1 above which would specifically define this use and allow for it as a Permitted Use
only in the l1 and 12 zones.
lf Council provides fírst and second reading to the bylaw, a Public Hearing will be scheduled, at which
time the general public will have an opportunity to provide comments on the proposed bylaw prior to
consideration of adoption of the bylaw by Council.
Recommendation
That Council provide first and second reading to proposed Bylaw 3512
Attachment(s): Proposed Bylaw 3512
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4.5.
Zoning Amendment - Medical Marihuana Production Facilities
The Committee reviewed Planner Pady's March 7,2013 report and supported
proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw regarding medical marihuana production
facilities.
Recommendation: that the Committee recommend that Council amend the
Zoning Bylaw to do the following:
1. create a new definition for Medical Marihuana Production Facilities;
2. amend the existing definition of Agriculture to specifically exclude Medical
Marihuana Production Facilities in order to prohibit this type of facility within rural
residential zones where agriculture is currently a permitted use; and
3. add Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a permitted use in the followng
zones:
a. lndustrial Light Zone (11),
b. lndustrial Heavy Zone (12),
c. AgriculturalZone (A1), and
d. Rural Zone (42).
4.6.
Terms of Reference - University Village Local Area Plan
The Committee reviewed the Deputy Director of Planning and Development's
March 7, 2013 report on the University Village Local Area Plan - Terms of
Reference.
Recommendation: that the Committee recommended that Council endorse the
proposed Terms of Reference for the University Village Local Area Plan outlined
in the Deputy Director of Planning and Development's March 7,2013 report.
4.7.
Non-Farm Use Application - Sunfest
The Committee reviewed Planner Reynolds' March 6,2013 report and supported
the non-farm use application for the Sunfest Country Music Festival at the
Cowichan Exhibition.
Recommendation: that the Committee recommended that Council support the
non-farm use application for the Sunfest Country Music Festival at the Cowichan
Exhibition for an approximate 7 day period beginning on July 29, 2013 and for
the same approximate period for future years.
4.8.
February 2013 Building Permit Stats
The Committee reviewed the February 2013 building permit statistics.
4.3.
Grofton Gommunity Presentation - Dave Hladik
Dave Hladik gave a presentation to the Committee on behalf of the Crofton
Community Centre regarding the Local Area Planning process being initiated for
Crofton.
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May 1 ,2013 - Regular Council Minutes
It was moved and seconded:
that Council adopt "Financial Plan Bylaw 2013-2017", No. 3509.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Koury and Councillor Siebring
8.2.
"Tax Rates Bylaw", No. 3510 - Adoption
that Council adopt "Tax Rates Bylaw", No. 3510.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Koury and Councillor Siebring
8.3.
"Zoning Amendment Bylaw (No. 3 . Medical Marijuana) , 2013", No. 3512 ' 2
Readings
Councillor Siebring left the meeting at 6:00 pm.
that Council read a I st and 2nd time "Zoning Amendment Bylaw (No. 3 - Medical
Marijuana), 2013", No. 351 2.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Woike
8.4.
"Reserye Funds Establishment Bylaw", No. 3513 - Adoption
that Council adopt "Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw", No. 3513.
CARRIED
8.5.
"Gonsolidation and Revision Authority Bylaw", No. 3514 - 3 Readings
that Council read three times "Bylaw Consolidation and Revision Authority
Bylaw", No.3514.
CARR¡ED
9.
10.
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Fiona Baker
From:
Sent:
Cheetham, Roger ALC:EX < [email protected]>
February 7, 2OI3 9:56 AM
To:
Dave Pady
Cc:
Sutton, Elizabeth ALC:EX
RE: Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations
Subject:
Hi Dave, Yes we do not consider marijuana to be much different, agriculturally speaking, than any other crop.
Provided that the activities associated with the facility fall within the parameters of what is permitted under our
Act and regs we have no problem with it within the ALR.
Roger Gheetham, Regional Planner
Ph 604 660 7020
FAX 604 660 7033
From¡ Dave Pady lmailto:[email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, February 6,2013 9:11 AM
To: Cheetham, Roger ALC:EX
Cc: Brian Green
Subject: Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations
Good morning Roger,
The Municipality of North Cowichan has received a potential application for a licensed Medical Marijuana growing
facility. The Federal Government has announced changes to the regulations that are anticipated to be implemented
next year. ln the interim, we are preparing a report to Council providing options for appropriate zoning and can see the
costs and benefits to both lndustrial and Agricultural Zoning. Would the Agricultural Land Commission consider
marijuana for medicalpurposes an agricultural product and, from yourexperience, would Agriculturalzones be
appropriate forthe activity? Within the lndustrialZones, facilities may be able to provide bettersecurity and be more
easily accessed by emergency services.
to provide. Please feelfree to contact me if you have any questions or would
like more specific information rega rding the potential a pplications.
I appreciate any feedback you may be able
Sincerely,
Dave Pady
Planner - Municipality
of North Cowichan
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ABcann is an industry leading corporation working with Federal, Provincial,
Municipal Governments, Fducational Institutions and Law Enforcement
agencies, Our goal is to deliver high quality, lab-tested, organically grown
medïcinal marihuana from a safe and secure production facility to all
approved patients in Canada. Health Canada is cqmmitted to amending the
regutations for access to medical marihuana. These changes will reduce the
risk of abuse of the system and keep our communltíes safe. They will benefit
local municipalities, police departments and fire departments,
ABcann is seeking a letter from the Municipatity of North Cowichan that
indicates the Munícipality is aware of the scope of the project and would
supportthis type of development in your area. We feel that it is prudentthat
we seek this level of support before we begin to invest in suitable
infrastructure in your area. Attached are our current letters of support and a
copy of our latest Executive Summary, If you have any questions or
concerns please contact me, Bíl[ Mattison @ Ph: 250-BB8-1881/email:
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ABCANN MEDICINALS INC. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ABcann is an Ontario corporation whose intent is to become an industry leading partner
through working with Health Canada and other federal, provincial and local
governments, educational institutions and law enforcement agencies, in the safe and
secure delivery of medical marihuana to approved users. The core strategy will be in
building scalable (an initial 35,000 sq, fr-) greenhouse facllities în western and eastern
Canada, conforming to Good Production Practices, Food and Drug Act, Certrfied
Organíc standards as well as accommodatíng the market needs. ABcann will be a
professionally managed
and licensed company ensuring quafity and reliability in
growîng, processing and distributing of medical-grade cannabis.
ABcann will folfow the "Directive on Physical Security Requirements for Controlled
Substances" for the production, storage and handling of a controlfed substance
scheduled under the 'The Controlled Drug and Substance Act". A8cann's Security
Officer, is a former RCMP officer with training in both Federal Drug Enforcement and
Organized Crime Enforcement. ABcann wifl be exceeding the requirements with the
implementation of a company policy providing 24 hour securiÇ guards on site. We feel
the safety of the community and our staff is paramount in the implementation of this
project.
ABcann has successfully obtained Municipal.approval in Ontario in the Town of Greater
Napanee, and the Townships of Loyalist and Stone Mills. ABcann has identifìed and
chosen Eastern Ontario locations for our first research and production facility. Town of
Greater Napanee located in Lennox and Addington County, during a Council meeting in
December 2A12, approved our proposal for a large scale production facility. We have
selected this area because of its proximity to Ottawa and Health Canada, As we hope
to be one of the fìrst large scale production faoilitìes in Canada! we are centered in the
largest population base in Canada. ABcann has chosen a Western Canada location in
the Rural Municipality Big Guill, Saskatchewan. On July 6th, 2012 they approved our
request to allow ABcann to build a large scale production facility. Both these areas are
recognized nationally for their solar generatîon. Solar power is a key component in
maintaining our company's commitment to the environment.
ABcann is attuned to every aspect of the production of our product and the impact it
may have on land, air and water. This will shape and form the bases of our marketing
plan. We will meet and exceed all regulatory approvals required by all levels of
municipal and provincial government agencies. The impact to the land will be marginal
by the fact we will be producing within an indoor-like greenhouse structure. All intake
and outtake air handling systems will be fittered. The¡e will be no odors emitted from the
building. Vüater will be supplied from drilled wells for the potable and growing
requirements. To limit water consumption for growing, we will be using rainwater
collections systems from the roof and recycling the water from wîthin the plant.
ABcann is committed to being a long term market player by way of our çulture, captured
ABcann is committed to being a long term market player by way of our culture, captured
in the core values, namely leadership, compliance, quali$ control, product and service
excellence, professionalism and reliability. This philosophy will be exercised in
operations such as the hiring process (eg background and criminal record checks etc.)
which wíll result in requiring a high technical skill level within the employee base.
Employees are the backbone of any company. ABcann is fortunate to have attracted a
highly qualified, dedicated, professional and remarkable team who we fìnd ínspiring to
work with. Our qualìfìcations and skills include 150 years of medical background as well
as scientific development, horticulture, administration, security, compl¡ance and
marketing.
ABcann is pleased to have Dr. lain Cleator join our team. as shareholder and Chief
Medical Officer. Dr. Cleator was a Professor Emeritus of Surgery at the University of
British Columbia for over 30 years. He currently operates the Cleator Clinic ín
Vancouver. He is the past president of the Canadian Association of Gastro-enterology,
past president of the Vancouver Medical Association and was a board member of the
BCMA forten years. He has published more than 100 papers, chapters or articles. Dr.
Cleator also operates Cleator Organics in Wynyard Saskatchewan a 2000 acre Organic
farm. He operates one of the largest organic hemp farms in Canada. His unique
background in medicine and organic farming make him a vital member of our
management team.
ln the past, methods used to produce high quality Medical Cannabis were non-existent.
We are excited to announce ABcann has and is developing relationships with lndustry
Leaders of Formulation and Manufacturing of Natural Health Products in producing high
quality and safe Medical Gannabis products. The Napanee production facility is well
positioned near educational institutions such as Loyalist College, University of Guetph
Kemptville Campus and Queen's University. These institutions will greatly enhance and
assist ABcann in our goal to revolutionize the medical cannabis industry. Their
knowledge in plant genetics, botanical extractions "COz super critical extractoi',
horticulture, environmental control systems and medical research will place ABcann at
the forefront of this emerging industry.
ABcann has developed partnerships with the following ínstitutions and organizations in
order to reach our goals of becoming the industry leader of cannabis and cannabis
based products. We currently have Memorandum of Understandings signed with and
are currently collaborating with each of these organizations as to the ongoing
developments to the new regulations. ABcann has recently formed a partnership with:
Fytagoras BV
Fytagoras is a dynamic scientific company from The Netherlands who currently possess
a license to cultivate marihuana for medical research purposes. Together with clients in
the Agro-, Food- and Fytopharma sector Fytagoras develops innovative solutions. lts
signifìcance in the green bio based economy has to be as big as possible. Through
innovative application of scientific research Fytagoras uses the acquìred knowledge
immediately to realize total solutions for clients in the form of directly usable products,
instruments and analysis techniques, where the recently acquired insights have been
fully integrated
Queenb UniversitY
Queen's is One of Canada's leading universitìes, with an international reputation for
scholarship, research, social purpose, spirit and diversity. Consistently ranked among
the top universities in Canada, Queen's is known for its high quality and incomparable
24-hour tearning environment. ABcann and Queen's have entered into a Memorandum
of Understanding with respect to research and development of medical mar'rjuana
products; and sustainable building designs.
Loyalist College
The Mission of Loyalist Research Seruices Office is to support and develop capaeity for
apptied research and innovation, and provide data, analysis and information regarding
instítutional research. Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario is a vital link in the
development of standardization of the cannabìs based nutraceutical and pharmaceutical
products. Loyalist College has a super critical extractor currently under the direction of
Kari Kramp Ph.D., a world renowned leader Ín the super critical extraction field.
Biomedcore
Biomedcore from Wìndsor Ontario is a Canadian company partnered with ABcann to do
research and validate cannabis extracts in the formation of capsules, tablets and
creams- These practical applications of cannabis extract will provide an alternative to
the inhalation of medical cannabis. ln turn, BIOMEDCORE is becoming an industry
resource
for
validation efficacy. This has been made possible through
a
knowledge-sharing alliance wìth SUNTRITION-Canada's recognized leader of
advanced nutraceuticaì manufacturing. This relationship has spawned The Coalition for
Medicinal Validation and Certification supported by the NRC and comprised of high
impact professionals in the world of healthcare and health & wellness.
Suntrition Inc
Suntrition located in Windsor, Ontario, is a leaderin oral-dose manufacturing. ln 2011
they were rated 88 in the top 200 fastest growing companies in Canada. They have
receíved financial support from the Canadian National Research Couneil for their
scientific research. Suntrition's competencíes include: GMP nutraceutical
manufacturing, contract manufacturing, formulating, blending, tableting, encapsulation,
wet granulation, coating and retail ready packaging services. Suntrition also offers NPN
guidance, and product development
ABcann's Mission Sfafemenf
"Aåcann's misslon is fo become an industry leading, innovative-fríendly, organization
utilizÌng the newest technolagies, ensuring fhe besf possr'b/e products. A9car¡n's
mission ís to provide the Health Care Practitioners with hígh quality, laboratory feste4
organícally grown, medical cannabis products to treat theîr patienf's needs. ABcann is
commÌtted to the safety and well-being of our patients, our emplayees, and the
community at large. Ihis is our commitment to excellence.
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CVRD
Marclr 6, 2013
ABcann lnc.
556 O'Connor Drive,
KINGSTON. ON K7P 1N3
Dear Sir/Madarn:
Re: conrmerciaI Medical MarShuana Production
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is very pleased that in 2014 Health Ganada's
Marihuana Medical Access Program wìlf allow for the commercial production of Medical
Marihuana wÍthin fully llcensed secure facilities. The existing regulations have caused local
governments, RCMP and other agencies, a greåt deal of problems over the last number of
y.ears.
As such, the CowÍchan Valley Regiorial District is very supportive of the efforts of ABcann lnc. to
establish a commercial operation within this Region subject to proper zoning and other agency
regulations.
"We-
lf you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact lhe undersigned.
Torn Anderson, MctP, RPP
General Manager,
Planning & Development DepaÉment
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556 O'Conlror l)r'ive
Kingston, ON
K7P 1N3
Dear Sil or ì\4adanr.
Subject:
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tter of Supporl
îhank you {br yorrr letler. clated Septemher 27,2ü 12, ill r.vhícl"¡ yoLrr romp¿u1y is seeking a
letter r:I'support, Ii'om tlic'f'o,nn ol'W)'nyard, t{r sct u¡r a mcclictrl nrarijuann fncilily in the
neighbourirtg l{ural Municipality cf Big Qtrill No. 308. Pleose be aclvisecl that atthe ¡¡ost
rÈcerlt mseting ol'the Council ltlr the ï'ou,n of !y'ynyartl, hclti r:lr Octobe¡ 18, ?013, the
I'trllorving rllotion r.vas madc and ap¡rx:vc.cl:
ì3r:ylak * that u,e pn:r'ide u letter <lf suppolt to ,,\BC¡\NN lor a rrcdical ::lurijuarra
thcilit,r' a.s long as the Èomìrð¡ry is sanctiorrect by the prq)er ûutlìoritie$.
The Corrlrcil lbr thc Tor.r,n of'$l¡,nyarcl looks fbrrrn¿irel to y6ur compan-v setti¡g u¡: and
confibutirrg to the eccnomic clivursity in lhe arca.
II',1'eu havo ,ury c¡uestions. please cont:rct nry
¡:ralter"
olïee. T'hirrk ¡,nu lbr )'oL¡r attentiull til this
Sincerely.
Fnrøil: fswn. office. vrynyørd@sosfuls
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Vleb ;¡fe: www.tawn wynyo;d.sk"ccr
Municipality of
North Cowichan
7030 Trans Canada Highway, Box 278
Dunc¿n, BC V9L3X4
Telephone: (250) 746€100
Fax; (2s0) 746-3133
r,vw w.no¡thcowichan,ca
May 1,2013
Mr. Bill Mattison
ABcann lnc.
556 O'Conner Drive
Kíngston, ON V7P 1N3
Dear Mr. Mattison
Re:
Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulatlon (MMpR)
The Municipality of North Cowichan is pleased that the Federal Government is considering the creation
of the Marijuana for Medical Furposes Regulation (Mñ1PR)to regulate the commercial pro-duction of
marijuana for medical purposes. We believe thal requiring applicants to participate in appropriate
municipal lícensing and permitting processes to ensure compliance wÍth municipal Uytaws anO
provlncial safety regulations is necessary to ensure the safe production of medical marijuana.
Subject to this regulation beíng put into effect and other agency approvals, Munioipal Councilwill need
a permitted use. For your
information, Municipal Council will consider first and second readiàg of a Zoning Bylaw améndment at
its May 1,2013, that would allow this type of facility as a permitted use in indusiriaÍareas only.
to amend its Zoning Bylaw to define and include thls type of facitity as
Please contact me Íf you have any questions,
Sincerely
Dava Devana
Chief Adm inistrative Officer
clevana@n orthcowichan"ca
pc
Mayor and Council
S. Mack, Director of planning and Development
ddmayO¡_2p13¡ndt_Mattison-commercial rnarijuana productlon
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