town of slave lake cannabis survey

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1 town of slave lake cannabis survey

2 Notes on the Survey 556 surveys were completed online 3 surveys were completed at the front desk. Survey ran from April 17 th to May 4 th Survey was advertised online, via social media, and in the Lakeside Leader 111 surveys were from duplicate IP addresses 30 IP addresses completed two survey s 17 IP addresses had completed more than two survey s

3 Do you feel that the retail sale and consumption of cannabis should be allowed within the Town boundaries? An overwhelming majority, 82% of respondents said they are in favour of retail sale and consumption of cannabis within the Town boundaries In Favour Not In Favour 459 Did Not Answer Just 16% said that they were not in favour of it in Slave Lake.

4 Do you support placing minimum distance restrictions that cannabis retail stores can be from: 84% of respondents said that cannabis store should have a minimum distance from Elementary and High Schools. Parks 56% Drug Treatment Centres 53% Homeless Shelters 44% Elementary and High Schools Parks Drug Treatment Centre Homeless Shelters Universities and Colleges Other Cannabis Stores Liquor Stores Other

5 Do you oppose placing minimum distance restrictions that cannabis retail stores can be from: 36% of respondents didn t think having a minimum distance from liquor stores was necessary. Other cannabis retail stores 28% Universities and colleges 20% Parks 18% Liquor Stores Other Cannabis Stores Universities and Colleges Parks Drug Treatment Centre Homeless Shelters Elementary and High Schools Other

6 In Alberta, liquor stores are allowed to operate between 10 am and 2 am, seven days a week. Should Cannabis retail stores operating in Slave Lake with the same hours, shorter hours, or longer hours? 60% of respondents said that Cannabis stores should have the same hours as alcohol retail stores. 32% believed in shorter operating hours While 5% said they would like to see longer hours. 32% 5% 3% 60% The Same Hours Shorter Hours Longer Hours Did Not Answer

7 Where do respondents believe private stores should be located?

8 Where do respondents believe private stores should be located? (What respondents said) Downtown area would be best Downtown could use more businesses I'm fine where ever the store is. By liquor stores. Better sales. By MRC/Surrounding area. They should be located near Fast Food restaurants, and along with near government buildings. In BC, in the RCMP office, at the front desk at the town office. By a police station, so it doesn t get robbed.

9 Where do respondents believe private stores should not be located?

10 Where do respondents believe private stores should not be located? (What respondents said) Schools or any area where Children frequent. Just near schools and playgrounds Not within 200m of a school zone. Less influence on youth. Not near other pot stores. Don't want to create a "Pot Zone" An area that attracts children. No locations in town. Within town limits or near any location children would be. Definitely away from parks, schools and liquor stores. Protecting minors and I think keeping it away from a liquor store would help prevent more robberies.

11 Once recreational cannabis is legal, how likely might you be to purchase cannabis from a retail store? 53% of respondents said that they were Somewhat Likely or Very Likely to buy cannabis at retail stores 20% 9% 3% 36% Very Unlikely Very Likely 44% of respondents said that they were Somewhat Unlikely or Very Unlikely to buy cannabis at retail stores 32% Somewhat Likely Somewhat Unlikely Do Not Want to Answer

12 Once recreational cannabis is legal, how likely might you be to purchase cannabis online? 41% of respondents said that they were Somewhat Likely or Very Likely to buy cannabis online Very Unlikely Somewhat Likely 56% of respondents said that they were Somewhat Unlikely or Very Unlikely to buy cannabis online 118 Very Likely Somewhat Unlikely Do Not Want to Answer

13 Town s Community Standard Bylaw: 29% said that it should be regulated similar to the current Town s Community Standard Bylaw 22% said that it should be more restrictive than the Town s Community Standard Bylaw 37% said that they didn t know enough about the Community Standard Bylaw to answer the question. 22% 12% 29% 37% Don t Know Enough Same More Restrictive Less Restrictive

14 Alberta provincial liquor laws: Just under half (43%) of respondents said that cannabis consumption should be regulated like the provincial liquor laws. 27% said that it should be LESS restrictive than the provincial liquor laws. 23% said that it should be MORE restrictive than the provincial liquor laws. 23% 7% 27% 43% Same Less Restrictive More Restrictive Don t Know Enough

15 Where is it acceptable to consume Cannabis? Respondents were overwhelming in favour 91 % of allowing the consumption of Cannabis in private backyards. Front porch or balcony 83% Outdoor festival or concert 55% Backyards Front Porch or Balcony Outdoor Concert or Festival Walking down the Street Public Park Walking down the street 30% Outdoor Public Space Resturants or Bar Patio

16 Where is it not acceptable to consume cannabis? 76% of respondents said that it s not acceptable to consume cannabis at restaurants or on bar patios In a Public Park was selected 69% of the time. Walking down the street came in at 58% Resturants or Bar Patio Public Park Walking down the Street Outdoor Public Space Outdoor Concert or Festival Front Porch or Balcony Backyards

17 How should the Town of Slave Lake approach cannabis use at festivals and events? 69% of respondents said that they would like to see a designated area at festival and events for cannabis use. 17% said that cannabis use should be banned at festival and events entirely. 17% 14% 69% Designated Areas Should Be Banned Enirely Should be Allowed Anywhere at these Events

18 Consumption Venues Smoking and Vaping 68% of respondents said that they would support consumption venues allowing smoking and vaping. 31% of respondents said that they oppose consumption venues allowing smoking and vaping. 31% 1% 68% Support Oppose Did Not Answer

19 Consumption Venues Edible Cannabis 75 per cent of respondents said that they would support consumption venues allowing the consumption of edible cannabis. 23 per cent of respondents said that they oppose consumption venues allowing the consumption of edible cannabis. 23% 2% 75% Support Oppose Did Not Answer

20 Where should plants be permitted to be grown? 82 % of respondents said that they were ok with Cannabis being grown in Greenhouses. Inside your Home 71% Shed 70% Garage (detached) 68% Greenhouse Inside Your Home Shed Garage (Detached) Other

21 Where should plants be permitted to be grown? (Other Responses)

22 Where should plants be permitted to be grown? Gardens Wherever No were in our community, go else where wouldn t it be nice to have a town that is trying to control the drug problem instead of contributing to it. Farm Any where on YOUR property R/V Camper Yard Anywhere we want on our own property RCMP building I don't think it should be grown anywhere a child could have access. BC ONLY

23 More education on cannabis? Respondents overwhelming stated that they did not want more education around Cannabis 69%. 26% 5% No Need 26% of respondents did want more education around Cannabis. 69% More Education Did Not Answer

24 Other comments about Cannabis Use in Slave Lake?

25 Other comments about cannabis use in Slave Lake? (What respondents said) I think consumption should be restricted to inside people homes. This is a very offensive smell to many. I also think children shouldn t be exposed to this. Please take into consideration that children should be protected from the second hand affect of these products, a person can get high from inhalation of the smoke coming off the cannabis others are smoking and vapor use. Please do not allow cannabis use in public. Make the town drug free

26 Other comments about cannabis use in Slave Lake? (What respondents said) I feel this will minimize crime. Let s do it! Let us live our lives. Make rules all you want we are still gonna smoke weed where ever we want.. Hurry up already Hopefully the town keeps an open mind, does its research and educates themselves! Let's get it rolling! It's 2018 if you don't legalize it, I've given up hope on humanity.