Membertou’s Proposed Cannabis Law: What You Need To Know

Your feedback is an important part of shaping this Law. Connect with us to share your
thoughts!

Membertou Chief and Council are working to develop Membertou’s own cannabis Law to regulate how cannabis is sold and distributed in our Community. This is a significant step toward self-governance and increased Community safety and well-being. The proposed Law will also provide an opportunity for Membertou businesses to operate a legal cannabis business.

Your Feedback is Important!

Join us for a conversation on Membertou’s Proposed Cannabis Law.

Come learn more and ask questions about this Proposed Law could benefit our Community. All community members are welcome. 

Sessions for Membertou Community Members

October 22nd
11:30am
Membertou 55 Plus Society Building

October 25th
10:00am
Membertou 55 Plus Society Building

October 29th
6:00pm
Membertou 55 Plus Society Building

Let Symone know if you’re planning to attend so she can arrange enough refreshments!

Contact Symone Marshall

at 902-578-1743 or symonemarshall@membertou.ca.

We can’t wait to see you!

Under this proposed Law, Membertou will control and regulate the distribution of cannabis products to retail stores and the sale of cannabis products to individual consumers.

The goal of this Law is to regulate and ensure:

A safe, secure supply
of cannabis

Operations take place in a commercial area to improve Community safety

Community safety and economic opportunities are balanced

Licensed operators are protected by the Law

Key Features of the Law

Membertou will have a distribution license to sell inspected cannabis to licensed
retailers

Membertou Community members can apply for a retail license to sell cannabis
products to individual consumers

Cannabis retail stores will be built by Membertou in designated commercial
zones and will be available to lease for licensed retailers

Licensed retailers will be legal operations, governed under Membertou Law

What does this mean for our Community?

Creates jobs and opportunities for Membertou Community members

Keeps cannabis sales in safe, designated areas

Helps protect youth and the broader Community through clear safety regulations

Allows for greater control over products entering our Community

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Distribution of funds bullet (TBC pending Chief and Council meeting)

Your Voice Matters

Have questions or feedback on this proposed Law?

Contact Symone Marshall, Communications Officer.

Contact Us

For more information or to arrange to speak with us in person, please contact Symone Marshall, Communications Officer.

 

Email: symonemarshall@membertou.ca
Phone: 902-578-1743