Pot retailers ‘need not apply’; Richmond City Councillor

RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) – While Vancouver may be known for its numerous marijuana dispensaries, Richmond is trying for a different reputation.

City Councillor Bill McNulty says they want to send a message to retailers that “you need not apply because it’s going to get turned down.”

On Monday, city council received a committee recommendation to amend a zoning bylaw that would disallow dispensary permits.

McNulty expects a unanimous ratification when the recommendation goes to a vote next week.

“We outlawed the sale of puppies in puppy mills in Richmond, we said no, and we were unanimous on it, I don’t think there would be a leak in council at all.”

Even if Ottawa makes good on its promise of legalization, McNulty is confident his community will still say no to marijuana retail.

“We haven’t had very many people apply because they know the stance we took in production many years ago, where we had said we would only allow one operation within the community of Richmond.”

The one exception is a medical marijuana operation that is already set up in the city.

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