CANNABIS CONSUMPTION BYLAW AND SMOKING BYLAW. Community Engagement Report

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1 CANNABIS CONSUMPTION BYLAW AND SMOKING BYLAW Community Engagement Report September 2018

2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Town of High River would like to acknowledge each individual who participated in our survey and invested their time to provide thoughts and ideas on the public consumption of cannabis. Without this, the Cannabis Bylaw being proposed to Council in the fall would simply contain recommendations based on what other municipalities across Alberta and Canada are doing. Instead, through our community engagement process, people who care for High River have a channel to share their voice and be heard by their local government and other community members. Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide us feedback through both our online and paper survey, and for chatting with us at the information tables set up at various events throughout the town. We are honoured to be stewards of your contributions. TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT... 2 OVERVIEW... 4 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT... 4 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT... 4 MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT... 4 THE TOWN OF HIGH RIVER... 4 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: process and purpose... 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: participants... 6 KNOW THE RULES... 6 CANNABIS LEGALIZATION: facts and fictions... 6 FICTIONS... 6 FACTS... 7 TIMELINE... 8 ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW: by the numbers... 9 Question 1: Are you a resident of High River?... 9 Question 2: Do you live in another municipality but work or own a business in High River? Question 3: Do you support the elimination of smoking (any smoked or vaporized products, including tobacco, vape and other non-cannabis items) at sports fields, play grounds, the spray park, the outdoor rink, bike and skate park, and other similar facilities? Question 4: Is smoking cannabis similar to the following? Question 5: Should smoking cannabis be allowed in public spaces? Question 6: If smoking cannabis is allowed in public spaces, where should it be permitted? REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 2

3 Question 7: If cannabis consumption is allowed in public spaces, should the smoking be set back from doors, windows and air intakes: Question 8: If smoking cannabis is not permitted in public spaces, do you think there should be an exemption for medical use in public places? Question 9: If medical users are permitted to smoke cannabis in the community, where should it be permitted? SUMMARY DECISION POINTS and RECOMMENDATIONS SMOKING BYLAW CANNABIS CONSUMPTION BYLAW APPENDIX: the complete data Question 1: Are you a resident of High River? Question 2: Do you live in another municipality but work or own a business in High River? Question 3: Do you support the elimination of smoking (any smoked or vaporized products, including tobacco, vape and other non-cannabis items) at sports fields, play grounds, the spray park, the outdoor rink, bike and skate park, and other similar facilities? Question 4: Is smoking cannabis similar to the following? Question 5: Should smoking cannabis be allowed in public spaces? Question 6: If smoking cannabis is allowed in public spaces, where should it be permitted? Question 7: If cannabis consumption is allowed in public spaces, should the smoking be set back from doors, windows and air intakes: Question 8: If smoking cannabis is not permitted in public spaces, do you think there should be an exemption for medical use in public places? Question 9: If medical users are permitted to smoke cannabis in the community, where should it be permitted? Question 10: The Federal Government is planning for legalization of other cannabis products in 2019, such as edibles and personal products. Do you think use of these products will be similar to: Question 11: Do you have any other ideas or comments about how the Town might regulate public consumption of cannabis? Town of High River

4 OVERVIEW The federal government has introduced legislation called the Cannabis Act which will legalize cannabis in Canada. Provinces and territories must each decide how they will adapt the legislation. The current medical cannabis program will continue under the new Cannabis Act, however recreational cannabis still remains illegal until the proposed Cannabis Act is brought into force October 17, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT The Canadian government is responsible for the overall national legalization of recreational cannabis. The Cannabis Act creates a strict legal framework to control the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis across Canada. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT Once the process of federal legalization began, provincial governments were empowered to enact further legislation or delegate various control and regulation responsibilities to municipalities across their province. Alberta has created a framework and legislation that set the stage for legal and responsible use of cannabis by Albertans. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT Municipalities in Alberta are empowered by the provincial government to write and enforce bylaws which address land use zoning for personal cultivation, businesses and clinics, as well as business licensing and public cannabis consumption. THE TOWN OF HIGH RIVER After conducting public engagement early in 2018, the Town of High River passed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw which would provide guidance for those who wish to cultivate cannabis in their homes, apply for a cannabis-related business license or open a cannabis store or cannabis counselling clinic in High River. Over the summer of 2018, the Town conducted additional public engagement initiatives through a survey and setting up information tables throughout the town. The survey was available online and at drop-boxes around town from August 3 through September 7, REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 4

5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: process and purpose Community engagement can take many forms. In the Town s Community Engagement Policy, the guiding principles of successful community engagement are: clear intention and proactive communication, collaboration, inclusive participation, innovative and continuous improvement and open evaluation of feedback. Based on the foundation of this policy, the Cannabis Consumption Bylaw creation and Smoking Bylaw update engagement plan was created. The purpose of community engagement regarding the creation of the Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and updated Smoking Bylaw was to hear from the local population on their perspectives on how The Town should treat smoking and cannabis consumption within the community. From there, a report compiling all these perspectives would be taken to Council for consideration, as well as used in the drafting of the new Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and the updated Smoking Bylaw. This level of engagement ties in with the Consult arm of engagement, as shown above. The Consult arm includes consulting the community to obtain feedback and ensure public input is considered. 5 Town of High River

6 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: participants To gain a good understanding of how the community feels, we provided residents, economic drivers and guests the opportunity to give us their input. As a result, we were able to compare the answers from these three groups to make the best possible bylaw recommendations. For the purposes of this report residents are individuals who live in High River; economic drivers are those who do not live in High River but work or own a business in the town, and; guests are area residents, visitors, and guests of the town who spend time in High River for a variety of reasons, although they neither live nor are formally employed within the town. KNOW THE RULES Cannabis will be legal in Alberta on October 17, 2018, but: Only if you are 18+ years of age Only from licensed stores or 30 grams is the most you can buy or carry at a time You can t smoke in some public places know your local laws Driving high is illegal It cannot be within reach of anyone in a vehicle Only four (4) plants can be grown per household Edibles are not yet legal to sell Kids can t enter cannabis stores, even with an adult Source: CANNABIS LEGALIZATION: facts and fictions A number of common questions, topics and themes arose throughout the responses we received via the survey or through conversations at the pop-up information tables. In this next section, we would like to share these with you to help shed some light on the legislation around cannabis legalization. FICTIONS Fiction 1: If we do not create a cannabis consumption bylaw, people will not be allowed to consume cannabis here. Actually, the opposite is true. If we do not write a bylaw to prohibit and/or allow cannabis consumption in public spaces, based on federal and provincial legislation, it would be legal to consume in public spaces on October 17, Fiction 2: The Town can have designated locations outside of town boundaries. The Town has no jurisdictional authority outside its boundaries. Each municipality has been empowered by the provincial government to establish their own bylaws for the public consumption of cannabis. The town of High River shares boundaries with the MD of Foothills. To learn more about the bylaws the MD has put into place, please visit mdfoothills.com. REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 6

7 Fiction 3: Smoking is not permitted in public. According to the Town of High River Smoking Bylaw, smoking is permitted in public, however it is not allowed inside buildings except private residences, with permission of the owner. Under the Tobacco Reduction Act (2008), smoking is not permitted within five metres of doorways, windows, and air intakes. New changes to the Smoking Bylaw will recommend prohibiting smoking on child and fitness related equipment and surfaces. Fiction 4: All types of cannabis and cannabis products are the same. This is false, on two fronts. Firstly, there are many strains of cannabis plants, just as there are many varieties of apples in the grocery store, and each strain of cannabis plants have different chemical constituents. Secondly, different cannabis products (the plant, oils, edibles, pills, and other items) have different potency, which can mean that each individual responds differently to the type of product and method of consumption. Fiction 5: Anyone who uses cannabis medicinally will be in favour of its public consumption. According to our survey responses, not necessarily. There is a lot of stigma and judgement that can be directed at individuals who use cannabis medically. Feedback has indicated that these individuals prefer to take their medicine in private so to avoid that stigma. Fiction 6: Parking lots are public property. If the parking lot is attached to a private business, that parking lot is likely owned by that business and is private property. FACTS Fact 1: Bias exists. The purpose of engagement is to ensure that all voices are heard and considered when making decisions. It s about inviting and initiating conversations that can influence decision making. While the Town is guided by both federal and provincial legislation, the thoughts and opinions of residents are important in developing policies and making decisions that matter to them. Through engagement, the Town has the opportunity to balance the needs and wants of its residents with these provincial and federal obligations. Fact 2: Cannabis store locations. The Town receives business license applications and planning requests daily for businesses to set up shop in High River. If the application is complete, lawful, and correct, it makes its way through the process that is set out by the Town as per the Land Use Bylaw. Fact 3: Medicinal cannabis is already in use. The medical use of cannabis has been studied for decades, and although people do claim it has helped them, there has been no definitive research on how safe it is or how well it works. Fact 4: Public consumption of alcohol is prohibited. Open alcohol in any public space, such as picnic areas in a park, is against the law. Fact 5: Public intoxication of any kind is also against the law. This includes intoxication from alcohol, cannabis, or any other substance. Fact 6: Private property and bylaws. Local bylaws are not able to override federal legislation. This means that because cannabis consumption is planned to be federally legalized on private property on October 17, 2019, a local bylaw cannot prevent someone from consuming cannabis in their house or yard. 7 Town of High River

8 Fact 7: Cannabis in cars. When being transported, federal legislation states that cannabis should not be within reach of anyone in the vehicle. Consumption of cannabis inside a vehicle is also prohibited. As a result, an individual s vehicle will not be permitted as a designated area for consumption. Fact 8: Edibles and personal products: production and sale. While the legislation that will legalize cannabis for sale and recreational use is set to be in force October 17, 2018, legislation governing the commercial production and sale of edible and personal products is anticipated in mid TIMELINE Below is a timeline that captures some of the milestones that have been met over the past two years in preparation for the legalization of cannabis, as well as the government body responsible for each milestone. The federal government is working on legislation that would make production and sale of cannabisinfused edible and personal products legal. Currently, this legislation is scheduled for roll-out in summer REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 8

9 ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW: by the numbers 1244 Total Survey Responses Complete Responses: 1178 Question 1: Are you a resident of High River? Answered: 1244 Skipped: 0 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 1 was to understand who was answering the survey residents of High River or non-residents. It was important to know this information in order to establish whether a difference of opinion or answer provided could be the result of their interest in High River DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this report residents are individuals who live in High River. Non-residents refers to; those who do not live in High River but work or own a business in the town (economic drivers) or guests, who are area residents, visitors or guests to the town that spend Yes No time in High River for a variety of reasons, although they neither live nor are formally employed within the town FINDINGS: Approximately 88 per cent of respondents were High River residents Town of High River

10 Question 2: Do you live in another municipality but work or own a business in High River? Answered: 1244 Skipped: 0 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 2 was to further understand the non-residents participants filling out the survey. When answers for questions 1 and 2 were compared, we were able to differentiate a little more clearly between residents, economic drivers, and guests (see definitions under Question 1). FINDINGS: Approximately 6.1 per cent of respondents were economic drivers and 5.9 per cent were guests. Question 3: Do you support the elimination of smoking (any smoked or vaporized products, including tobacco, vape and other non-cannabis items) at sports fields, play grounds, the spray park, the outdoor rink, bike and skate park, and other similar facilities? Answered: 1242 Skipped: 2 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 3 was to understand perspectives regarding smoking within child and fitness-focused public spaces. The Town s current Smoking Bylaw prohibits smoking in workplaces and public places such as restaurants and patios but does not prohibit smoking in child and fitness-focused public spaces. LEGISLATION: The Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act came into force in 2008 and 0 updates to the Act over the last ten years have further restricted where smoking may occur. The Yes No Act prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces. In 2013, the Act was amended to prohibit smoking in a vehicle in which a minor is present. In recent years, various municipalities have begun to prohibit smoking on or within five metres of sports fields and other child and fitness-focused public spaces. FINDINGS: Approximately 81 per cent of respondents were in favour of eliminating smoking at child and fitness-focused public spaces such as playgrounds, sport fields, the spray park and the bike and skate parks Yes No 233 REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 10

11 Question 4: Is smoking cannabis similar to the following? Answered: 1,238 Skipped: 6 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 4 was to understand perceptions of cannabis in comparison to other substances. If participants widely viewed cannabis to be similar to another substance for which regulations already exist, recommendations for the new Cannabis Consumption bylaw could be made to be in line with existing regulations for similar substances FINDINGS: Approximately 41 per cent likened cannabis consumption to consuming alcohol while 30 per cent thought it was more like smoking tobacco. Approximately 6 per cent of participants were unsure while 24 per cent wrote their own answer under the other option. 0 smoking tobacco consuming alcohol unsure Other (please specify) Of the 24 per cent of respondents who answered other for this question, 41 per cent thought cannabis was similar to both tobacco and alcohol, 23 per cent thought it was different from all options given, 18 per cent thought it was worse, 6 per cent thought of cannabis as medication, and 12 per cent shared other opinions. All responses are verbatim and provided in the Appendix. Question 5: Should smoking cannabis be allowed in public spaces? Answered: 1,238 Skipped: 6 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 5 was to understand broad community perspectives on cannabis consumption in public spaces. FINDINGS: Approximately 69 per cent answered in favour of banning cannabis consumption in public spaces. Nearly 19.8 per cent were in favour of cannabis consumption in public spaces and 4.5 per cent were unsure. Approximately 6.7 per cent answered other. There were a variety of responses given; some suggested banning smoking of all kinds, some explained personal medicinal benefits of cannabis, but 80 per cent (or 5.4 per cent of total responses) suggested designated areas for cannabis consumption, such as lounges or similar locations as for alcohol consumption, designated outdoor areas, or designated smoking areas, with over half in favour of those designated areas following parameters set out in the Smoking Bylaw Yes No Unsure Other (please specify) 11 Town of High River

12 LEGISLATION: Once federal legislation is in place for the production and sale of edible cannabis products in mid-2019, the government of Alberta plans to draft provincial legislation that would govern cannabis lounges. Question 6: If smoking cannabis is allowed in public spaces, where should it be permitted? Answered: 1,238 Skipped: 6 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 6 was to understand respondents views on potential spaces where public consumption of cannabis might be permitted. Respondents were able to choose more than one response to this question, so the total number of answers adds up to more than the number of people who responded to the survey. While the total number of respondents for this question was 1,238, the number of answers given totals 1, Parks (for example, George Lane Park, naturalized river areas) 280 Pathways (for example, happy trails and paved pathways near parks, the river, and storm ponds) Sidewalks (for example, the municipal sidewalk that runs adjacent to roads) Streets (for example, roads in town) FINDINGS: Approximately 53.5 per cent of respondents were not in favour of any public consumption and nearly 19.8 per cent used the other option to share their ideas. If permitted in public spaces, between 16 per cent and 22 per cent of respondents marked streets, sidewalks, pathways and parks as places where cannabis might be consumed. Six per cent of respondents were unsure where cannabis consumption should be allowed in public spaces. Of the 20 per cent who answered with the other option, 40 per cent of those were not in favour of any public consumption, while 43 per cent of those were in favour of designated areas for consumption citing consistency with the Smoking Bylaw or designated locations such as what currently exists for alcohol consumption. It should be noted that under the other category, many had a different interpretation of what it means to consider public cannabis consumption similar to alcohol. For instance, comments about treating cannabis like alcohol ranged from consuming cannabis discretely to designating consumption areas to not permitting it in public at all. Additionally, 9 per cent of respondents in the other category were in favour of public consumption, but with consideration and respect for those around the consumer, especially mindful to not consume near children. 74 Unsure 663 Not in public 245 Other (please specify) REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 12

13 Question 7: If cannabis consumption is allowed in public spaces, should the smoking be set back from doors, windows and air intakes: Answered: 1,216 Skipped: 28 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 7 was to understand respondents views of setbacks for smoking outside of public places if public consumption was permitted. The Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act requires anyone who is smoking to be at least five metres or more from doorways, windows, and air intakes of any public place, such as a workplace, restaurant, or public facility. FINDINGS: Of those who answered the question, 42 per cent selected the same distance as tobacco (five metres), while 35 per cent selected 10 metres as the preferred distance. The 23 per cent who chose to answer other gave a range of answers, with 60 per cent of those not wanting any public consumption and 28 per cent wanting the setbacks to be further, giving distances from 15 metres to three miles the same distance as for tobacco and vaping products (5 metres) metres Other (please specify) Question 8: If smoking cannabis is not permitted in public spaces, do you think there should be an exemption for medical use in public places? Answered: 1,223 Skipped: 21 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 8 was to understand respondents perspectives about providing an exemption for medical consumption of cannabis in public. FINDINGS: Approximately 68 per cent did not think that those with a prescription should be able to consume cannabis in public spaces, and 32 per cent were in favour of providing an exemption for medical consumption Yes No 13 Town of High River

14 Question 9: If medical users are permitted to smoke cannabis in the community, where should it be permitted? Answered: 1,215 Skipped: 29 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 9 was to understand where medical cannabis users might be permitted to consume their prescription. Answer to this question were interpreted both on their own and in conjunction with answers to Question 8. FINDINGS: In response to this question, approximately 51 per cent of respondents answered that a medical exemption could be utilized in conjunction with the Smoking Bylaw; however, this would only be applicable if cannabis consumption was prohibited in public and a medical exemption was granted for public consumption. Approximately 18 per cent selected designated areas and 31 per cent answered other. COMBINED FINDINGS: Respondents who answered Yes to Question 8 provided further clarification to their answer in Question 9. Of those who answered, 72 per cent were in favour of a medical exemption that would follow the Smoking Bylaw, while 14.5 per cent were in favour of designated spaces and 13.5 per cent gave a response under other. Respondents who answered No to Question 8 answered Question 9 with 42 per cent in favour of a medical exemption that would follow the Smoking Bylaw, 19 per cent selected designated areas for medical use, and 39 per cent provided longer answers in the other section. Of those who selected other for Question 9, only 15 per cent were in favour of an exemption for medical use and 85 per cent were not. Furthermore, within the other option, 10 per cent gave advice as to alternatives for smoking cannabis for medical purposes. Of the other responses, 57per cent were not in favour of any cannabis consumption in public spaces, 22 per cent were in favour of a medical exemption for cannabis consumption in designated locations only and 5 per cent were in favour of a medical exemption for cannabis consumption that would follow the current Smoking Bylaw. Please note that it is not the intention of this report to prescribe how any medication should be taken, including medical cannabis. The desire for designated areas ranged from being regulated similarly to an establishment that serves alcohol or near medical facilities to being in outdoor areas away from children only in designated areas (please suggest ideas in the "other" box below) 625 in alignment with the smoking bylaw 373 Other (please specify) REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 14

15 Question 10: The Federal Government is planning for legalization of other cannabis products in 2019, such as edibles and personal products. Do you think use of these products will be similar to: Answered: 1,227 Skipped: 17 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 10 was to understand current perspectives and perceptions of non-smoked cannabis consumption. LEGISLATION: Legislation for the production and sale of non-smoked cannabis products is planned for mid-2019, at which time the Town will need to review its cannabis consumption bylaw and make any required amendments. FINDINGS: Of those that responded, edible and personal products were most widely likened to alcohol consumption, with 51.7 per cent of respondents choosing that alternative. Smoking tobacco was selected by 10.7 per cent while 16.9 per cent were unsure. Other was chosen by 20.7 per cent and the answers within this option were varied; 31 per cent stated that cannabis was entirely different than either tobacco or alcohol, 18 per cent stated that cannabis was similar to both tobacco and alcohol, and 13 per cent stated that cannabis was worse than tobacco or alcohol. An additional 12 per cent argued that non-smoked cannabis was most similar to medication and 5 per cent argued that non-smoked cannabis had similar effects to smoked cannabis or that it was less harmful than tobacco or alcohol smoking tobacco consuming alcohol 207 unsure 254 Other (please specify) Question 11: Do you have any other ideas or comments about how the Town might regulate public consumption of cannabis? Answered: 549 Skipped: 695 PURPOSE: The purpose of Question 11 was to provide an opportunity for participants to share any additional, lingering thoughts that had not yet been covered in the previous 10 questions. FINDINGS: Approximately 45 per cent of respondents provided responses to this question. Answers ranged from one word to paragraphs and covered many topics. Following is a generalized synopsis of responses; all answers given can be found in the Appendix. SUMMARY OF COMMENTS: NOT IN PUBLIC included those generally or intensely opposed to public consumption. In some responses, concern for CHILDREN TOTAL 549 Not in public % Other 84 15% Alcohol 60 11% Designated 54 10% Tobacco 40 7% No / N/A 30 5% Stores 28 5% Enforcement 25 5% MEDICAL 17 3% Children 17 3% Allow 12 2% Education 9 2% 15 Town of High River

16 being close to cannabis or consumption in public arose in conjunction with a desire for public consumption to be prohibited or consumption to be permitted only in designated areas. DESIGNATED included suggestions to provide designated areas, either indoor spaces such as cafés or lounges or outdoor spaces that are clearly marked as designated cannabis consumption areas. The sub-category of ALCOHOL includes suggestions to align public cannabis consumption with public alcohol consumption, which is prohibited. ALLOW included comments generally in favour of allowing public consumption throughout the town. The sub-category of TOBACCO included suggestions to align public cannabis consumption with the current Smoking Bylaw. EDUCATION included suggestions for public education regarding cannabis generally and clear communication regarding designated areas or prohibition of public consumption, among many others. ENFORCEMENT included concern for the bylaw to be enforced and encouragement for Peace Officers to have a more visible presence once cannabis is legalized. OTHER included humor, wishes of good luck to those enforcing the bylaws, advice on how the survey could have been written differently and regret for federal cannabis legalization. STORES included questions or statements regarding store locations, number of stores and the Town allowing cannabis stores to open in High River. MEDICAL included comments on the medical benefits of cannabis and advice to provide spaces for those who use cannabis medically without the stigma and prejudices they currently experience. All responses in verbatim are included in the Appendix. REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 16

17 SUMMARY The findings of the engagement process were very informative and show several key opinions of respondents quite clearly. Overall: 81 per cent were in favour of eliminating smoking at child and fitness-focused public facilities. 69 per cent did not want to see cannabis consumption in public spaces. If cannabis consumption was permitted in public spaces: The results were mixed when asked where that consumption might occur: o 53.5 per cent selected not in public and an additional 8 per cent shared the same sentiment in the other answer option. o 16 to 22 per cent selected roads, sidewalks, parks, and pathways as suitable alternatives for public consumption. Consensus on setbacks from doors and windows was somewhat balanced between staying in line with the current 5m setback (42 per cent) or increasing that setback to 10m (35 per cent). If cannabis consumption was not permitted in public spaces: 68 per cent were not in favour of granting an exemption for medical cannabis consumers. If cannabis consumption was not permitted in public spaces but a medical exemption was granted for those who have medical documentation: 51 per cent were in favour of a medical exemption following the Smoking Bylaw. Combined answers from the first option and the other option, 25 per cent were in favour of those with a medical exemption utilizing designated areas for public consumption. 17 Town of High River

18 DECISION POINTS and RECOMMENDATIONS The recommendations that will be taken to Council for consideration and decision are as follows: SMOKING BYLAW DECISION POINT: RECOMMENDATION: consider prohibition of smoking for child and fitness-focused public spaces prohibit smoking in child and fitness focused public spaces. CANNABIS CONSUMPTION BYLAW DECISION POINT: RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVE: DECISION POINT: RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVE: consider public consumption of cannabis prohibit public consumption of cannabis provide an alternative to return to Council in the near future with recommendations for potential designated consumption areas consider an exemption for public consumption of medical cannabis do not provide an exemption for public consumption of medical cannabis provide an alternative to return to Council in the near future with recommendations for potential designated consumption areas THANK YOU for sharing with us! REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 18

19 APPENDIX: the complete data The data contained within the Appendix compares various parameters within the data sets. Within the following pages, we compare paper survey responses to surveys completed online as well as the answers from residents, economic drivers, and guests. Residents are individuals who live in High River, while economic drivers are those who do not live in High River but work or own a business in the town. Guests are area residents, visitors, and guests of the town who spend time in High River for a variety of reasons, although they neither live in nor are formally employed within the town. Each question is followed by a visual breakdown of how participants responded, including the total and answers given online and on paper surveys. Responses are also visually broken down to show answers based on whether the individual self-identified as a resident, economic driver, or guest. The numbers on these charts are in a very small font as the primary purpose of the chart is to give a visual understanding of the consistency of answer between different methods of data collection and participant. If you would like a copy of large format charts, please submit a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) request. Throughout the Appendix, answers written in the other (please specify) response category for each question are included verbatim to what was provided by participants. These comments have been inserted exactly as they were received and have not be altered by the Town of High River, with the exception of several redactions which were removed for potentially offensive language and to maintain individual privacy. In these cases, the word [REDACTED] will appear in place of the removed content. 19 Town of High River

20 Question 1: Are you a resident of High River? Answered: 1,244 Skipped: 0 Total Online Paper Resident Economic Driver Guest Q1: Are you a resident of High River? Answered: 1,244 Skipped: 0 Answer Choices Responses per cent Responses # Yes 87.86per cent 1,093 No 12.14per cent 151 TOTAL 1,244 REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 20

21 Question 2: Do you live in another municipality but work or own a business in High River? Answered: 1,244 Skipped: 0 Total Online Paper Resident Economic Driver Guest Q2: Do you live in another municipality but work or own a business in High River? Answered: 1,244 Skipped: 0 Answer Choices Responses per cent Responses # Yes 8.44per cent 105 No 91.56per cent 1,139 TOTAL 1, Town of High River

22 Question 3: Do you support the elimination of smoking (any smoked or vaporized products, including tobacco, vape and other non-cannabis items) at sports fields, play grounds, the spray park, the outdoor rink, bike and skate park, and other similar facilities? Answered: 1,244 Skipped: 2 Total Online Paper Resident Economic Driver Guest Q3: Do you support elimination of smoking (any smoked or vapourized products, including tobacco, vape, and other non-cannabis items) at sports fields, play grounds, the spray park, the outdoor rink, bike and skate park, and other similar facilities? Answered: 1,242 Skipped: 2 Answer Choices Responses per cent Responses # Yes 81.24per cent 1,009 No 18.76per cent 233 TOTAL 1,242 REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 22

23 Question 4: Is smoking cannabis similar to the following? Answered: 1,238 Skipped: 6 1. Smoking tobacco 2. Consuming alcohol 3. Unsure 4. Other (please specify) Total Online Paper Resident Economic Driver Guest Q4: Is smoking cannabis similar to the following? Answered: 1,238 Skipped: 6 Answer Choices Responses per cent Responses # Smoking tobacco 29.73per cent 368 Consuming alcohol 40.71per cent 504 Unsure 5.90per cent 73 Other (please specify) 23.67per cent 293 TOTAL 1, Town of High River

24 Other (please specify) *NOTE: where the answer both alcohol and tobacco are written below, they were both selected on paper copies of the survey as this option was not possible on the online survey unless noted under the answer other. consuming alcohol; worse when also using alcohol it is not similar it's worse than tobacco or alcohol in that smoking not only affects you but me as well. is a different product and should be treated as such odd question, could only chose one and should be yes or no question Smoke and alcohol odor emitted is far worse than tobacco we wanted smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol- both can be additive and harmful to your health Both tobacco and alcohol no similarities Not related. This is 100per cent Natural, unlike cigarettes. No one has died from cannabis overdose Both tobacco for the smoke and alcohol for the high anti stress, medical, appetite stimulant No it is not similar It is a drug so should not be legal I view smoking cannabis as similar to both smoking tobacco & drinking alcohol It is a mix of smoking tobacco (odour) and consuming alcohol (impairment) taking prescription drugs None of the above much more potent than both alcohol + tobacco A combination, it is a drug with definite drug related effects Smoking cannabis has similar elements and detrimenal effects to both tobacco and alcohol consumption Invasive More potent than tobacco because of THC content Taking prescribed medications BOTH SMOKING TOBACCO AND CONSUMING ACOHOL No it is not similar to any of the above. It s worse as it impairs judgment and poses greater health risks to those that are forced to smell second hand smoke Cannabis is not as harmful as either tobacco or alcohol. Both smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol All same. All additive and terrible for society and humans. NO!! Why would you smoke what starts most drug addicts on thee road to ruin It is more dangerous than smoking tobacco, second hand smoke is more offensive than second hand tobacco smoke both smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol It is medicine for me. Worse than all of them because of the smell No, more harmful and there will be an initial increase in use Anything that can affect others as well. Similar to neither. BOTH A and B No. It s more like medicine Similar to smoking a weed...rotten smell!! No it s a smoke on its own catagory REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 24

25 tobacco, alcohol, everyone is different / unknown tobacco, alcohol, television, sugar smoking tobacco / taking sleeping medication both alcohol and drug drugs tobacco, alcohol, and taking prescription medication both alcohol and drug tobacco, alcohol, and drugs tobacco, alcohol, and for some people as bad as coke both alcohol and drug Both smoking and consuming alcohol both A & B both smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol None of the above. The smell is far more powerful and the effects on brain chemistry more profound than the others. Neither. It is not nearly as dangerous as alcohol or tobacco. Combination of the first two It is a drug, and worst of it, it smell like a skunk. No, it is not. I feel it s a drug and shouldn t be used in public. I nor my family need to see or smell this. As fast as I concerned it s a illegal drug... It s a combination, smell, health concerns, behaviour midification It s its own thing. It is a drug. It makes people feel and act differently when under it s influence, if myself or my children can inhale the smoke from someone else smoking it, it is very unhealthy for us. It is worse than cigarettes or tobacco It has not been documented that cannabis has same ill health effects as smoking tombacco or consuming alcohol. It might even be suggested that the previous two are more harmful than smoking cannabis No.. Different entirely completely different than tobacco or alcohol It is similar to using other drugs which are all currently illegal. Both.. Alcohol due to the impairment factor and tobacco due to the 2nd hand smoke It is different than both as none of the above can get someone impaired by being around it not similar to any of the above, it is in a class of its own apparently has some health benefits or medicinal purpose Both Tobacco and Alcohol 25 Town of High River

26 It's its own plant worse than tobacco and alcohol No it doesn't have the toxins combination of smoking and drinking Therapeutic worse than smoking tobacco no Both tobacco and alcohol. Inebriation of alcohol and slightly better health than tobacco. both smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol Its non harmful tho the odor is offensive to some smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol Not the same. It's more of a drug This question is way too vague. Similar in what ways? This plays to potentially erroneous preconceptions. not at all worse than tobacco no it is worse than alcohol different reaction to body & can affect others in surrounding area any smoke is harmful to lungs worse fumes and addictive No, second hand smoke can cause impairment No does not cause violence causes relaxation, only about 7per cent get addicted drug addiction cannabis smoke is really smelly, much worse then tobacco smoke Worse None of the above Similar to smoking tobacco but also additional concerns with secondhand smoke. In the oil fields people are randomly tested for marijuana and secondhand smoke can lead to false positives. Use should be limited to private residences. Dogs have also been recently poisoned by marijuana, possibly from someone leaving butts behind. It is a product that produces NO I'll effects, as far as second hand smoke or Vape, to other people, the smoke/vape residue does not contain cancer causing chemicals, that the reason cigarettes are so controlled, as to use, cannabis is a medicine for the majority, why worry about second hand smoke if it HEALTHY FOR YOU, you most centanly NEVER get high from second hand smoke, so wats the prob, and behavior wise, you would never even know they smoked anything if you did not see it, un like alcohol and the personality changes it brings after just a couple drinks,... No comparison, not even close... Depends on the TCH level. A joint found on the ground will kill a pet if they eat it. Consuming alcohol and smoking tobacco, a person should be able to make more than one selection I put it under the same category as smoking Tabasco and consuming alcohol No I think it is the same as both smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol A mix of smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol Smoking produces odor that carries. You need to include edible pot as well. A place such as the water park or playground should not be a place intoxicated people are. REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 26

27 same but does not have the Jekkell & Hyde symptoms Medicine No similar to both except for medical use To me it is worse than smoking cigarettes because inhaling it can make you high & impair ability to do regular things, whereas smoking tobacco does not impair you. It is closer to being similar to drinking than smoking cigarettes. No, personally I think the outcome is different than alcohol and healthier than tobacco Both smoking tobacco and using alcohol Neither Both smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol Smoking pot is nothing like any of your options. A combination of the two I dont belive that cannabis is similar to tabacco or alchol because when used in the right way it can really help and change someones life. Yes with all 3 you have to be in moderation but tobacco and alcohol does not help people. None of the above More addicting More harmful If you are vaping then. there'll not be any smoke or door. to annoy those who are not as would be in smoking the actual flowers So I would see. that as more similar to alcohol consumption. and likely with a less rowdy crowd than. often accompanies alcohol use! so much worse when wind chgs direction & can't control coming into suite esp. as VERY SENSITIVE to ANY smoke/scents/ Peppers in micro...etc. NO control & WORSE when COOKING/ Depending on where and when Its a gateway drug that leads to other drugs and take people down a bad path Still know what your doing when high. So no its not similar Better than both. Both smoking tabacco and consuming alcohol no cannabis is much safer No, its a drug, used to get stoned. Not social. Prescribed cannabinoids should be smoked at home No It is like smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol combined! NO! It is a prescripton that I require to keep me alive It is unlike either. No should be an option on this survey. Both alcohol and tobacco are known to cause cancer, cannabis does not. Smoking cannabis is unlike consuming alcohol or tobacco because there has been no medical documentation of cannabis being associated with cancer and no medical documentation of cannabis having adverse effects on the liver. The effects of smoking cannabis depend greatly on the strain being used and its THC and CBD concentrations. None of the above neither - more like taking medication Both tobacco and alcohol Less harmful than alcohol or tobacco. Both. It ressembles smoking tobacco because of the second hand smoke and the smell and it ressembles alcohol in that it can be social drug. No Like nothing else. Cannabis is my medication I need to consume it every 2 hours if not more putting restrictions on it would prevent me from literally leaving my house Does the same effects,not safe not similar at all different effects It s a herb,not poison 27 Town of High River

28 Smoking..report: test down of person just being in PRESENCE of others..tested POSITIVE tho NOT Participant! WAY TOO LITTLE Time...YEARS for DRUGS Studies/ Side effects etc. Yet look what happened to THALIDAMINE & of late SHINGLES from RECEIVING Vaccination...YEARS ago! I'm awaiting possible move to Hi R...VERY CONCERNED..inc I believe it is like smoking tobacco AND and like consuming alcohol tobacco and alcohol drugs it stinks it is a drug, so it affects the brain both Cannabis is a drug smoking or drinking alcohol - there is a time and a place for everything just do we need to have to tolerate it everywhere Cannabis is addictive and long term use has a detrimental effect on the brain. Worse Horrible odor, addictive leading to other drug use Smoking cannabis is like smoking tobacco, in that it pollutes/contaminates the airspace for many meters around the "user" AND it intoxicates the "User" and bystanders who are forced to breath in the contaminated air if they are in close proximity of the "User". Not enough studies as of yet to conclusively show effects of second hand cannabis smoke. Most similar to smoking tobacco in the sense that one is not only harming him/herself, but all those around the second hand smoke. consuming alcohol, doing drugs of any type Both smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol Both smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol Safer than Consuming alcohol. Less addictive than smoking cigarettes. A mix of tobacco and alcohol Like drinking coffee all of the above none of the above Not even close, weed is god comparing to liquor and smokes Similar in the sense smoking is smoking nowhere even remotely close to alcohol Both smoking & drinking No no Depends for the reasons used...is it medicinal or used as a way to be high? medicinal effects not just recreational It will be a controlled substance and therefore should be treated as such. There are rules and legislation for alcohol and tobacco consumption, there should be the same for cannabis Smoking cannabis is unique. Worse because the smoking of it not only makes you high by me and my children as well. It s effects are broader than liquor and smoking. Ingesting medicine Similar to tobacco (2nd hand smoke) similar to alcohol (impairment) so...2nd hand impairment of children etc possible? None of the above. Cannabis has its own effects. No, it is in a class of it's own. Cannabis is not similar to anything, it effects everyone differently. No Similar to smoking and alcohol It is similar to smoking tobacco in relation to health issues and offensive to others but similar to alcohol as it impairs physical and mental judgement, etc Drug It is the same as all other addictive habits and causes those who consume it to infringe on the public space of those who choose to not consume. It's entirely different. REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 28

29 None of the above No A combination of smoking tobacco (offensive smell), alcohol (intoxicating effects) and pharmaceutical It's a mix of both smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol, as it is smoked like tobacco, yet is intoxicating like alcohol. aspects of both Both tobacco And alcohol It is consuming to get a toxicifcation or high Both tobacco and alcohol other illegal drug use Not related at all, non cancer causing, unlike alcohol and tobacco. This question is also set up in a terrible way Worse than the above It's not like any of them it's just a sense of calm Is not similar. Does not harm self or others. Does not increase risks. Both Tabasco and alcohol rules should be intergrated for cannabis use it's similar to both smailing tobacco and consuming alcohol Neither. Similar to mushrooms and other illegal drugs Both smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol It's a lot worse smells very bad should not have to smell it Tobacco and alcohol are purely recreational, cannabis has recreation and medical purposes. No unlike the others it's not in any way harmful. Proven by science No it s not its help with pain No. It s worse than cigarette smoking it is a harmful drug that should not be exposed to non users at all Unacceptable None of the above No Its similar to cosuming alchol just less intoxitcating Both smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol, at least when people consume alcohol there isn t such a thing as second hand alcohol like there is with smoking Toxic Hazardous waste Totally diffrent Pain management Both smoking tobacco and drinking no both combined 29 Town of High River

30 Question 5: Should smoking cannabis be allowed in public spaces? Answered: 1,238 Skipped: 6 1. Yes 2. No 3. Unsure 4. Other (please specify) Total Online Paper Resident Economic Driver Guest Q5: Should smoking cannabis be allowed in public spaces? Answered: 1,238 Skipped: 6 Answer Choices Responses per cent Responses # Yes 19.79per cent 245 No 68.98per cent 854 Unsure 4.52per cent 56 Other (please specify) 6.70per cent 83 TOTAL 1,244 REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 30

31 Other (please specify) No place Yes/No No kid areas parks I don t think any smoking of any kind should be allowed anymore as should alcohol where smoking is allowed but not in public gathering spaces ie parks, rinks, school, hospitals, etc Use the same rule as with tobacco. Designated zones Depends on the location Green spaces For adult events with permits on patios / bars outside designated areas only in line with smoking bylaw Only in designated spaces or businesses unsure / limited -> designated areas Same places that you can consume alcohol only where smoking is same rules as alcohol where children are not specified locations not in front of stores Designated smoking areas Dedicated smoking areas There should be smoking areas otherwise no. I don't want to inhale other people's toxic fumes yes but maybe clarity on a few not included in designated smoking areas Only when medical, with proof like tobacco Regulated yes for discreet medical use Not near places with children in proximity, such as parks and schools. Depending on the place absolutely it should be okay to smoke in public.as long as people are respecting other people space then it should be fine. specific spaces as I think booze For the time being I would say no. only because I think that will further inflame those who are opposed until maybe designated spaces Only if smoking of any kind is banned If smoking cigarettes is allowed then yes It should be allowed in places where children do not usually interact. Example: smoking on a sidewalk past a school shouldn't be allowed. If legal then it has tobe Yes if smoking tobacco allowed cannabis should be allowed Not when minors are present!!!! Wherever Alcohol is allowed as they are both stimulants should be allowed where smoking tobacco is allowed yes but away from kids areas should be treated the same as tobacco, but your tobacco needs to be updated to include all parks, sports fields, pathways There should be some kind of blended regulation on consumption. The where you can smoke should be similar to tobacco, but the tossing of butts (roaches) needs to be considered as children or animals can pick them up and that may cause harm. The impairment issue should be treated the same as public intoxication, if you can smoke and not make a complete arse of yourself or bother other people around you, then ok - but otherwise keep it in your own home. Smoking areas just like cigarettes Yes but respectfully Yes if a permit is issued same as an alcohol permit for events It should be the same as tobacco products Outdoor public spaces yes In designated 420 areas Maybe at some big outdoor events where alcohol is also served but otherwise no Treat it like alcohol is in public Designated public spaces and over age events Same rules as cigarettes 31 Town of High River

32 they see firsthand if there really is an issue. I live in calif. during the winter and people in our community were. afraid. that the usage laws. changing there on Jan 1. would mean the community. would be flooded with people smoking all over and residents. who dont smoke. not being able to enjoy their private due to cannabis smoke. That has not happened. in fact it is still the tobacco users. on their. own patios. that most. people find annoying as the smoke travels. over to the neighbours designated areas they can smoke in homes and cars or property Should be treated like alcohol Restricted to being smoked on their own property. same places as tobacco Cannabis should be allowed in any business that makes a profit from its sale. designated areas away like regular smoking It should be like a bar setting. You can not walk down the street with a beer in your hand so you should not walk down the street smoking cannabìs either. if you can t smoke tobacco there you shouldn t be able to smoke cannabis either No, but there should be areas where you are able to smoke cannabis ouside besides your private resident It should be allowed wherever cigarettes are allowed. depends on the public space, adult only spaces Yes but not to be visably seen Yes and no. Not around kids. But if your out walking your dog at night. treat like alcohol Similar to tobacco, there should be a designated smoking section. Same as cigarettes. Out walking on pathways yes, playgrounds no. Sitting at the river, yes. Private campsites yes. It's hard, some places the rules should be like cigarettes and others like alcohol or both. Only in a designated spot within a public space Designated area I feel that it should be allowed in places where smoking tobacco is permitted. If it an area where tobacco smoking is not permitted, then I think cannabis smoking should follow the same rules. As long as people dont smoke in areas where children play Follow cigarette policies I think the rules for cannabis in public spaces should be the same rules that are in place for regular smoking The same as alcohol, ie bars etc Public places, but not areas children frequently use (parks, playgrounds, schools, etc) certain spaces yes, but less so where children/teens are commonly present yes for medical reasons REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 32

33 Question 6: If smoking cannabis is allowed in public spaces, where should it be permitted? Answered: 1,238 Skipped: 6 1. Parks (for example, George Lane Park, naturalized river areas) 2. Pathways (for example, happy trails and paved pathways near parks, the river and storm ponds) 3. Sidewalks (for example, the municipal sidewalk that runs adjacent to roads) 4. Streets (for example, roads in town) 5. Unsure 6. Not in public 7. Other (please specify) Total Online Paper Resident Economic Driver Guest Q6: If smoking cannabis is allowed in public spaces, where should it be permitted? Answered: 1,238 Skipped: 6 33 Town of High River

34 Answer Choices Responses per Responses # cent Parks (for example, George Lane Park, naturalized river 20.52per cent 254 areas) Pathways (for example, happy trails and paved pathways near parks, the river, and storm ponds) Sidewalks (for example, the municipal sidewalk that runs 17.37per cent 215 adjacent to roads) Streets (for example, roads in town) 16.56per cent 205 Unsure 5.98per cent 74 Not in Public 53.55per cent 663 Other (please specify) 19.79per cent 245 TOTAL 1,238 Other (please specify) parking lots We are not allowed to drink in public space so the same as alcohol NO designated areas only no public spaces designated areas same as cigarettes no place Specified places. Outside. Houses, coffee shops? Your own vehicle Not at all Private businesses pathways and unsure A field somewhere out of town In the person's home or residence specialty cafe's Anyplace cigarettes are allowed Bar Patios. If you can drink there you should be able to smoke have all users smoke at home inside! Cannabis Consumption should be allowed in public spaces like streets, parks and side walks only if the area is not overly crowed, and no minors are on site. Designated zones They should be allowed to smoke wherever cigarette smokers are allowed Parks and playgrounds Only in your home None None Rimby Same rules as tobacco smoking None in dwellings / or private home designated spot that I don't have to walk through to enter a business or medical facility Smoking lounges designated areas at home only except for discreet medical use smoking cannabis should be allowed to to be smoked wherever tobacco can be smoked. Personally I would smoke in public places that are more private, not walking down he sidewalk Specific bars in their own back yard personal property bars Everywhere REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 34

35 No where Similar to restriction on smoking tobacco None None at their yard Private residence / yard. Parks but specifically for only cannabis nowhere designated areas same as tobacco In private own property - or designated spaces no public places at all public should not be exposed smoking large parks (George Lane) same as smoking bylaw People can do it in their own home if they choose to do so None designated, secluded smoke pits same as liquor Designated smoking areas Your own property in designated spots (in parks) away from playgrounds it just shouldn't be allowed Places that consuming alcohol is okay (ie. music festivals) Should not be allowed in public!! In their own home yard. Cannabis is a drug and should be treated as alcohol. strike-through all options where smoking is allowed Nowhere private discreat area away from kids same as alcohol own property with discretion any of these places where cigarette smoking is allowed. should be fine not by school yards not at the kids water park people need to use their heads Everyone. uses the sidewalks/pathways and people smoke when walking Individuals homes not in anyplace that can affect anyone else. If a person must smoke anything, it should be done in a fully enclosed room where no smoke or anything else escapes. The person can only exit the room once all smoke is gone. I don't think there is any reason to smoke anything. Public spaces similar to bars designated areas unsure Away from people Adult events in designated areas do we allow people to walk around with a drink (alcohol) in their hand Same regulations as tobacco Residence Should be no different than alcohol or tobacco regulations In a controlled space with air filtration HVAC system to prevent intoxicating others who do not want to get high. not near children! I can't recreationally consume alcohol in public, so why should anyone be able to consume something that affects other public space users? at home only only in the privacy of a home or backyard Rules should be the same as alcohol Designated smoking areas only so that non smokers and children do not have to be exposed It should have the same regulations as alcohol. Inside designated locations with the proper ventilation or on private property, it would be better for ainquality to keep it inside a house In a bar or lounge specifically designed for cannabis use age. 35 Town of High River

36 Not at all Naturalized river areas NEVER anywhere where there are no kids where children are not None indoor (bar) No where anywhere tobacco is allowed except cars totally separate space simply do not allow! Wherever it's acceptable nowhere near kids only in bars - like alcohol their homes areas away from children's parks near provincial parks (eg. riverside) shouldn't be allowed in public places - alcohol isn't allowed, neither should cannabis! designated areas No!! Private residence Designated areas anywhere you're allowed to smoke cigarettes you shoild be able to smoke cannabis, pollutes the same amount of airspace Dedicated cannabis cafes Designated smoking areas Stricter than our feeble smoking laws Anywhere that has a reasonable distance between people and the use can be discreet. everywhere feel very strongly that it should not be in public spaces not at all No where designated licensed events Designated smoking areas designated smoking area in public place (parks, arenas, etc) Only in a bar setting style. Any Designated area, away from minors. The federal government has said cannabis was to be smoked in private residences, why the hell would we consider anything more liberal than that Only allowed in private spaces Specific designated area's only, at specific event's only. private business as per owner's choice Fenced "beer garden", a pot garden, separate from general population only at permitted special events where people know there will be cannabis they should limit use to inside an enclosed bar to smoke or their own property In public places, smoking should be permitted as long as you avoid children. Smoking should never be in public, those with medical needs should be allowed to vape discreetly Even when it is smoked in the privacy of their homes you can smell it a couple blocks away! It shouldn t even be allowed out in the open even in back yards! only in private use either in their homes, a smoke/ cigar house not even in pubs due to the awful smell that lingers on peoples clothes, hair & skin Inside your own home with the windows etc closed!! wherever alcohol is allowed Not allowed same places cigarettes are allowed Any place alcohol can be legally consumed. only designated smoking spaces, just like tobacco Away from kids parks and entrance to buildings REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 36

37 None designated areas with other smokers cannabis should not be used period in any public place I'm against it and it shouldn't be allowed your own back yard your home Not at all - you can't drink in public spaces specific, set aside area away from children and people grown up not near children, keep at home None where tobacco is allowed should be only in privacy of own home on your property At home Put a no smoking law in high river Right now, smoking is generally not permitted in public areas or entrance ways to buildings - that should stay the same for cannabis. Regardless of the bylaw, people will smoke in public areas, just the same as they currently drink open alcohol in GLP. I don't think we should give people free reign to smoke in all open areas and perhaps should limit it to private property with the assumption that they will probably still try to do it parks, etc. Those can be dealt with in the same way as public consumption of alcohol or public intoxication. Like a bar but distinct We should be able to treat it the same as cigarettes Designated smoking areas, maybe an enclosed, ventilated space so others don't smell it or smoke. Now treat it like cigarettes. No one under 18 should be exposed to it Not in areas where children could be close by. Designated smoking areas enclosed areas same as alcohol permits at events follow tobacco laws Anywhere aside from schools and public playgrounds Designated smoking areas as well as cannabis clubs or "bars" Anywhere smoking is allowed. But I also think smoking is gross so should be as far away from people as possible. I don't believe we should be allowed to smoke near children maybe a distance from a park or where kids play would be ideal Wherever people are allowed to smoke cigarettes Anywhere someone is allowed to smoke cigarettes which drink worse and are worse for our health Because it has an affect on you it should be regulated the same as alcohol which you cannot consume in the public. Your own home..campsites...some parks depending on the audience...many young children then obviously not Anywhere and everywhere. Viewer discretion Be aware of your surroundings Everywhere not indoors that the owners are accepting of the smoking of marijuana. The town, and police should not be able to dictate where and where not anyone can perform an legal activity. Wherever tobacco is consumed. It's going to be level no need to criminalize weed now! in Amsterdam they tend to smoke in designated smoking areas and it seems to be acceptable. I assume if someone found it offensive they would not go near that area as they are well signed. Private public places should have same restrictions as alcohol 37 Town of High River

38 Common courtesy should be encouraged. Don't smoke around children, or walking past schools and playgrounds. No smoking zones could help in playground areas including the sidewalks Should be treated the same a Tabasco, designated spots away from the general public. Just like alcohol, there must be approved licenses given to be at a fair or dance, etc Not in public parks, pathways etc. There should be designated smoking places There should designated ares to smoke that dont take away from enjoying publicly availible spaces Everywhere smoking or vaping is allowed As far as parks, I think the naturalized river areas are okay, but not in the playground area. Desiginated area's Cannabis smoke smell is less offensive than cigarette smoke... if cigarette smoking is allowed then cannabis should be allowed. However if the town chooses to ban cigarette smoking in all these public areas then perhaps cannabis should also be considered. I find it extremely unpleasant to be at an outdoor public event such as a parade where people are smoking cigarettes. not permitted in public spaces Same as tobacco and alcohol consumption. Everywhere Any zone designated for both smoking and consuming substances. Some beaches, campgrounds, patios at bars, etc As long as roaches (buts) are not left around for children to find...or Starr a fore. Why not anywhere. You wont be able to please everyone so why try to control us all. Would suggest not neat children play areas but otherwise where smoking is allowed Anywhere, you are not disturbing others by smoking a plant! Again the rules should be the same as somking cigarettes Smoking cannabis should have same by laws as smokingg tobacco What s the difference between walking down the street drinking alcohol vs smoking drugs? Away from all entrances- more than 5meters All in Designated smoking areas Wherever smoking cigarettes is permitted Where ever you can smoke a cig you should be able to smoke a joint parks but not near playground or where children will be REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 38

39 Question 7: If cannabis consumption is allowed in public spaces, should the smoking be set back from doors, windows and air intakes: Answered: 1,216 Skipped: The same distance as for tobacco and vaping products (5 metres) metres 3. Other (please specify) Total Online Paper Resident Economic Driver Guest Q7: If cannabis consumption is allowed in public spaces, should the smoking be set back from doors, windows, and air intakes: Answered: 1,216 Skipped: 28 Answer Choices Responses per cent Responses # the same distance as for tobacco and vaping products ( per cent 514 metres) 10 metres 35.12per cent 427 Other (please specify 22.62per cent 275 TOTAL 1, Town of High River

40 Other (please specify) NO more than 10 metres It shouldn't be allowed in public, it smells revolting!!! 20m 30 meters, really bad smell 25m 1 mile More than 10 m Smelling distance 10 miles out 25 metres should not be allowed Tobacco, cannabis and alcohol should not be allowed inpublic spaces. It is not necessary. not allowed That's a BIG IF- restricted to their own homes or vehicles Should not be allowed in public Nowhere Should not be allowed as far back as possible You would not drink in s public place so, this should be done in the privacy of ones own home! Discrete. Just like always Pot smells awful, and diffuses further than cigarette smoke. I think it should be not allowed anywhere near parks, door ways, etc. No where in public It should only be allowed in your home Do not allow Not allowed 500 meters 50 meters Should be fined if within 10m 1/4 mile away 3 miles Private residence nowhere More than 10 None Not in view None off the above Shouldn t be allowed under any circumstances As far back as legally possible. the stinch of this stuff is unbearable expecially to those with respiratory conditions and/or allergies. 30 meters Away from anyone. Like across a field or around the back of a building. Oh wait. Don t smoke up while you re out. Seriously. 20 metres. (Tobacco should also be 20.) Not allowed anywhere I have to smell it!! Smoke it near me it will not be a pretty sight the smell is objectionable and should not be allowed if ruining the enjoyment of other non smoking citizens If people want to persue this addiction, it should not be done in public The smell is offensive, side effects of second hand can pose health risk to others incl children. All smoking in public should be banned As far away as possible to avoid the smell entering public buildings 25 m Same as for alcohol consumption Should not be allowed around public places. 50 I find the smell and effects of cannabis much more offensive than either alcohol or tabacco therefore do not think children or non consumers should be subjected to it in any way should be banned period!! The biggest mistake of legalization is if they are allowed to smoke in public. It should not be treated like tobacco, and ine cannot drink in public as it were, only in restaurants etc. If i cannot smoke in a tobacconist shop you should not smoke pot either. Please do REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 40

41 100m same distance as tobacco / may smell worse but 2nd hand effects are neglegable 0 metres Shouldn't be allowed on the property at all. Just because the AGLC and Canada say it can be smoked in public doesn't mean the Town facilities can't make their own bylaw against it m no No public places IT STINKS! as far as possible 10m if needed but I would prefer further Not in public Not in public Not in public strike-through all options Not in public in owner residence 10m i still don't feel it should be in front of kids same as alcohol Not at all should not be allowed no smoking in public too far away; no close to people separate space of it own do not allow not allowed no not allowed Not in public not allowed designated areas away from public & kids It should not be permitted in public the fumes scent lingers longer & stronger! No where not in public spaces furthest away possible do not allow not at all other forms can be used not make it legal for public consumption, only private use Children and people can get high from cannabis, especially if they don t do it they will be very s Maurice to even the slightest amount they will end up inhaling. Only allowed on their private property Treated same as alcohol. no public space period. Areas that are set off from doorways -- perhaps with a barrier so people entering the building do not have to travel through a cloud of smoke. Not allowed 300 meters 100 meters at least! Should be like Alcohol... All smoked and vaped products should be 10+ metres from doors, windows and air intakes. should not be allowed in public spaces at all Just don't allow it in public spaces 7 meters due to its awful smell- it will make its way into the buildings It shouldnt be allowed in public as there are minors around that can inadvertently get impaired from being around. not in public 100m, 10 meters is not a lot of space for the strong smell of cannabis to dissipate * Not in public 50 meters Not in public anywhere!! I dont like smell and do not want to be exposed to it in any way Nowhere NOT IN PUBLIC Shouldn't be allowed 20 metres Not in public No smoking in public areas 50 metres Not in public. Too dangerous to pets and children. 41 Town of High River

42 not at all 10m or more or not at all more than 10 metres from buildings Not allowed in public spaces If there is a set back are bylaws going to be enforced? 2 miles None at all all of them should be farther away More None I can smell smoke through my car vents when stopped so... the further the better one mile shouldn't be allowed in public spaces Greatest distance possible. No where near children s play areas & at least 10 meters from doors, windows & air intakes Not in public spaces Not allowing in any public places not in public Only in private homes it should not be allowed in public spaces No smoking in public Further away than tobacco as the odour lingers longer and is much more pungent Not supportive of public smoking of cannabis - It smells absolutely awful. Smoke it in your basement if you must. I don t desire to smell it sitting in my backyard with my little kids because a neighbour smokes it in theirs. More than Not in public further further Home Home again for now. id say no. to. smoking flowers. and maybe vaping until the public that opposes. this new law can get grip that cannabis users are not an undesirable element in the community. Not allowed. Not in public treat it the same as you permit tobacco to be smoked. 100 meters Should not be allowed at all. I do not want to be inhaling this second hand smoke. Not in public at all. 20 meters 300 meters like a bar but distinct 100 feet or more as smokers don't abide by the shorter distance already By allowed to drink in public places, only designated licensed places, should be the same with cannabis. Cannibis is mind altering. Nobody should be subjected to second hand cannabis. Further, the odor is overwhelming, increase all smoking distances. It s disgusting walking through a cloud in front of a resteraunt. We don't allow people to drink alcohol on the street. I have a fundamental problem with anything that alters the state of mind, and how those individual behaviors affect the whole. I don't believe cannabis should be allowed in public places. Save it for the home if one must. should not be allowed in public...period Not in public spaces 50 meters The same rules need to be applied as for alcohol. It intoxicates and therefore is not to be consumed in public. If at a bar or restaraunt, then the 10 metre rule should apply so that it does not affect others, children in particular. should not be allowed anywhere children or minors are allowed or close to private businesses or residential areas and schools or hospitals NO.Once again, no should be an option. REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 42

43 The law can be amended. later if need be to allow. for more freedom of use in public USELESS...Covers MUCH Further & EXTREMELY w Wind Changes...comes from such distance & no ability to ID the Source area..& LINGERS..VERY GRIEVOUS SITUATION for BREATHING & SENSITIVITY to ALL ' Scents' REEKS..Comes in Windows/ cracks/..spaces..horrible to Wake Up to in mid nite too..rsp. in Non Smoking Living accommodation. NO RECOURCE!! BAD NEWS!! Not in public just like a booze not in public on top of a mountain or out in the middle of a lake at least 10 metres and in location that can never blow into anyone's face Not in public Not in public Not in public Not allowed in public Not allowed Should be nowhere near where children will be. Not allowed in public places at all. Away from all public places At least 15 metres from persons who do not want to get influenced by second hand smoke. Preferably, smoking of cannabis should only be authorized in an enclosed space with proper filtered air/hvac system. 100 meters Don't allow it in any public space. That stuff stinks! NOT AT ALLOWED! l. THE END... should not be allowed at all. again rules should be the same as alcohol Not allowed in public Should be treated like alcohol. If not legal to have a glass of wine with a picnic lunch it should not be legal to get high while stinky smoke invades other peoples space! It should not be allowed in public spaces. More than 10 metres as the odour spreads much further than tobacco and vaping. Not allowed in public As far away as possible. The [REDACTED] stinks Not allowed Away from anyone that breathes Far as possible It should not be allowed in public spaces. allowed on patios I feel that it should be treated like alcohol Enclosed area, vented through filters before being released into open air Not in public Should be just like alcohol. If a person has a sensitivity to the smell it will create a toxic effect to a person...smoking pot around young children in Parks and public areas over time will have its problems... not in public 50 metres Shouldn t be allowed in your home Shouldn t be allowed at all Designated area or at home. The smell is very potent and offensive to some, children should not smell it nor should recovering addicts. Not in public 20 metres or more 20+ metres I believe the 10 meter rule should apply to cannabis, smoking and vaping. Not allowed Not allowed in public. It is revolting to smell and as I said the affects are not only on the person smoking. It shouldn t be allowed at all Not allowed at all! Further...and enforced better than tobacco bylaws are 43 Town of High River

44 Should not be allowed in public spaces without a special event permit Enclosed area Should not be allowed in public spaces. do not agree to any smoking of cannabis in any public places Should have the same rules as alcohol consumption Not in public You are interchanging the term consumption with smoking. Vaping is not like smoking. I cannot answer this poorly worded question. further, Cannabis smell carries much further than 10 metres, it should not be allowed in public not around people who dont use it 10 meters should apply to cigarettes as well as cannabis 15 metres at least not in public spaces. No public places Either but how will it be enforced? People smoke outside of restaurants and businesses all the time. minimum 25 metres - must protect young children and the majoirty of poeple who do not smoke marajuana 15 Meyers away from any space where children are that It shouldn't be allowed, but if it is, it should be 20 metres only consumed in private as far away as possible >10 meteres!! None. never in public 50 metres 100 metres Away from anyone else. Only losers do drugs Not in public Not allowed in public places None. Your can't consume alcohol in public should be the same The smoking of cannabis should not be allowed in public. Not allowed No public spaces, government offices, health centres, or schools. Far away the smell is potent and should not be in public Nobody should have to smell it in public places 50 metres Not at all Not in public spaces Not anywhere near public spaces, especially anywhere near minors. No where I don t support it in public spaces 50 m 20 meters as secondary smoke will have affects on anyone who inhales No Should not be permitted period so far away that it's inside the smoker's home Smoke pot at home or at the bar. There shouldn't be a real reason to smoke it infront of anyone, any where else. Designated spots 20 meters away 100m Distance is irrelevant, smoke travels more than 10 meters I think, like alcohol, cannabis should consumed in a space licensed for it. ie like a pub or bar. The Netherlands has cannabis spaces where you may purchase cannabis but you have to smoke it there. You are not allowed open alcohol in public (only in a designated licensed area ie patio or beer garden). The same should be for cannabis consumption. In an enclosed building away from people who do not smoke. REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 44

45 Question 8: If smoking cannabis is not permitted in public spaces, do you think there should be an exemption for medical use in public places? Answered: 1,223 Skipped: 21 Total Online Paper Resident Economic Driver Guest Q8: If smoking cannabis is not permitted in public spaces, do you think there should be an exemption for medical use in public places? Answered: 1,223 Skipped: 21 Answer Choices Responses per cent Responses # Yes 32.13per cent 393 No 67.87per cent 830 TOTAL 1, Town of High River

46 Question 9: If medical users are permitted to smoke cannabis in the community, where should it be permitted? Answered: 1,215 Skipped: Only in designated areas (please suggest ideas in the other box below) 2. In alignment with the smoking bylaw 3. Other (please specify) Total Online Paper Resident Economic Driver Guest Q9: If a medical users are permitted to smoke cannabis in the community, where should it be permitted? Answered: 1,215 Skipped: 29 Answer Choices Responses per cent Responses # Only in designated areas (please suggest ideas 17.86per cent 217 in other box below) In alignment with the smoking bylaw 51.44per cent 625 Other (please specify) 30.70per cent 373 TOTAL 1,223 REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 46

47 Other (please specify) Home/Businesses unsure a field away from town On private property/home both only in designated areas and in alignment with the smoking bylaws At home, not in public it smells revolting and its fumes make others high only in designated areas / same as smoking cannabis Only in designated areas away from the public Their own home smoking gazebos etc. / in line with the smoking bylaw Areas that have an easily controlled airway for the smoke. Perhaps a bus shelter type structure facing least used areas in THR. No where In their own home only In their own home only Nowhere No, I know people who have medicinal marijuana cards that are using them for non medicinal purposes other than getting high. So absolutely not, the system is abused and I do not wish to be exposed to it. cannabis is cannabis, medical or not, the smoke is all the same. away from doors window, intake Home only if no children present in that part of the house Clinics or at home at home and inside in their own home Most likely, if it's for medical reasons, the patient would be more comfortable smoking/eating it in their own homes or vehicle. At private residences Home or Dr office At home only Anywhere it can t be smelled or seen by non-smokers, children, etc In their car, home or yard In their home They don't need to smoke it in public, they can use other forms like oils if they need to consume in public. Health Canada does not recommend smoking of medicinal cannabis. 10 meters away from doors, entrances, etc as well as 10 meters away from other persons and vehicles. I do not want any residue of any type getting on my vehicle, body or other possessions as I travel extensively in the USA and the drug sniffer dogs will pick it up. I do not think I should have to suffer the extensive search that would result from a positive response from a sniffer dog just so that a drug addicted person can smoke his dope in public. Take it home and smoke it in your own home. Discrete. Just like it s already is I think that medical users can legally consume the product in ways other than smoking it. Therefore they can make preparations to ingest the product by some other method No where in public, they will be stoned in public. At home only! only in their own residence with proper filtration to not disturb other residents in or on their own private property Closed in / separate ventilation closed in with separate ventilation Who is going to inspect medical certificate for each smoker? Inside a closed designated public space. private residence designated areas / smoking bylaw Unsure designated areas at schools Do it at your house as you already would do. designated areas - your car Somewhere where it won't affect non smokers same restrictions as alcohol In their own homes not near children 47 Town of High River

48 Like I said, smoke at home! We need to have a spot for the smokers to go in your space (home) I would love the smoking bylaw to change. Eg. the smoking bench at HR Hospital, I still have to walk through the smoking to get to the door. Closed designated space home At the hospital where other people needing public medical treatment need to go. their own property around residence designated areas / aligned with smoking bylaw designated areas / in alignment with the smoking bylaw Away from public site at home At home designated areas: I don't have a idea or solution but I think it should be extremely limited Home / hospital Because of the fumes it should be used in own home. own car or at home parks / pathways in own home space discreet as not everyones pro MJ designated areas, at home, or same as alcohol should not be allowed designated areas / in alignment with the smoking bylaw designated areas / in alignment with the smoking bylaw Not in public designated areas / in alignment with the smoking bylaw designated areas in public spaces outdoors in nature Home Only in privacy of residence away from public i don't know there is oil designated areas / away from public should only need to be taken at home in private in or on their property, as long as its enforced At home Only in your home Not home, resident Designated smoking areas or specialized areas / in alignment with the smoking bylaw 10 meters or more from public entrances They can have it in their home as they would any other medical prescription. If they have to smoke it everywhere they go, I wonder how "medical" it really is. Private homes. There are different forms of medical Marijuana, smoking it should 0be in accordance to the smoking bylaw, but ingestable oil is also an option for medical purposes & could be taken at home, in a restroom or their own vehicle. Vape oil is also an option for medical purposes & could fall along the vape/smoking bylaw. Designated area away from children and adolescents. It should be done in there own places, not in any public places in designated smoke rooms/buildings, not in public Special place set away from the public They can use cannabis oil or use an edible product Not allowed Indoor, in their homes I know someone who smokes it for medical purposes. They re fine, and use it as an excuse to smoke it. In regards to that, I do not feel medicinal nor recreational use should be permitted in public spaces. specific areas (signs) in a park at home at home REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 48

49 designated areas / in alignment with the smoking bylaw designated areas / in line with smoking bylaw designated areas away from children parks In alignment with alcohol In there own home Not in public spaces min 15 metres from entrances in home with closed windows and if children involved in bathrm with door closed vent on to help avoid direct exposure to their lungs. Homes no smoking it in public spaces... just as public alcohol consumption extremely restrictive parameters private homes in an open area they can do liquid licensed spaces in their own homes 100 miles away or in their own home Take BEFORE Leave home! Already been in bus shelter where VAPED - then left..making Shelter VERY CONTAMINATED for ALL..for How Long???? Homes Adult events Not in public not near schools, libraries, recreation centre, They don't need to smoke it, they can use oils or vapour. Their accommodation can be met with alternative forms, not with public consumption as an accommodation In their residence only. Not allowed in public In their own home Not at all. In their own home. Should no be allowed in public places. Own homes as it can be consumed other ways as to not offend anyone eg: pills,oils etc No location bars home At home If they are out publicly they could go to the privacy their car or abide by the smoking bylaws or to a less public area for the few moments. they would need to use if they are smoking actual flowers not vaping- again Im. very pro use. but do not want to see negative issues arise immediately. in an enclosed room in the basement of a hospital and not leave the room until all smoke is gone. I have both MS and cancer, I experience a lot of pain but have never smoked anything. I don't think there is a reason for smoking anything at all no matter what it is called. Only in their homes, someone could argue drinking alcohol is medical related. Cannibis should ban from town limits in my opinion not in public places Not in public spaces At home In shops where they buy Please it should not be allowed our kids should not be around this and its going to be a lot of kids left alone so parents can go and have their fix Again, 10 metres from establishments. If there is a need to consume for medicinal reasons, then they should be doing this in their home. Although I think only edible products should be allowed in public places, if public smoking is allowed, it should be somewhere with ventilation so others don t have to smell that God-awful smell or be affected by it in any way! Not in view of minors. in their personal properties or if rentals then with permission of landlords same as traditional smoking Anywhere. Is there regulation on where people can take Tylenol? 49 Town of High River

50 Medical cannabis use does not need to be in a smoked form. If the medical user requires a smoke variant then designated "smoke rooms" should be authorized to be built by business owners or operators of government facilities. These "smoke rooms" need to have a proper air filtration/hvac system to clean the air before it is spewed back into the atmosphere so non-users do not get intoxicated against their wishes. Smoking cannabis in private homes for medical users or recreational drug users should require a building permit and they should be required to build an approved and inspected smoking room with air filtration/hvac system to prevent contaminating the air of their neighbours. There are enough nonsmoking cannabis products to meet the needs of medical users that do not require sharing their air pollution with others. In their home Medical users can consume via a NON INVASIVE method while in public if necessary. Smoking is not the only way to consume cannabis. There have not been enough studies to show effects of second hand smoke on cognitive development of children (or other effects) and we should not be compromising the development of our youth. designated indoor space with fans for ventilation. In private dwellings ONLY Don't allow it. only at home Cannabis does not have to be smoked. As a medical user, I do smoke it. I vape it. People beside me do not see any smoke. They may smell something. In their homes None of the above, use in their own home Designated areas such as a house hold or on private property, or in smoking areas. Not in public areas. Only on the users private property, residence. Or enclosed in ventilated smoke rooms???? away from condensed populated areas First, serious medical users don't smoke it if they can avoid it. Those few who need/want to should be provided designated, well-ventilated facilities to do so at the local hospital or clinic. Alternately, vaping restrictions could be suspended for medical users. Enclosed designated space where nobody else has to smell it. Most medical stuff I have seen have been administered by a puffer similar to those with asthma I understand medical cannibis will be encouraged as an oil, In their place of residence Only in public spaces if vaped or in oil or edibles. I do not want to inhale the smoke. Near medical facilities Can be taken orally Enclosed area specifically for smokers For medical use in their own home or a medical facility or hospital as most medical use is not smoked but possibly vaped and there is already a vaping place in High River. in there residence Only in private spaces (i.e. homes). As inline with alcohol consumption In their own homes or vehicles Their home No where near where children are allowed In there own home There is no reason for medical cannabis to be consumed in public. Consumption should be done in the privacy of one's home. Everywhere because some medical users need it very often and could get very sick without it especially if they need it for mental health issues what happens if someone has a panic attack in the middle of a park because they can't medicate? REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 50

51 Shouldn t be allowed under any circumstances Only in their personal residence or vehicle. Edible products or marijuana oil works well for medicinal purposes. Smoking it for pain while causing lung cancer for yourself and others makes zero sense. It should be set up like a bar setting. Smoking only in specified areas. In alignment with consumption of alcohol. In their car. Windows rolled up. Smoke up before you go out. In a sealed shelter. None of us are interested in breathing it in. At home inside home. No where but their private residences In there residence like alcohol. In their own home, I do not feel like smelling this crap In their own residence - that's where they would take medication prescribed by their medical doctor It should only be done in private, as the smoke cannot be contained in the person, it is similar to urinating in a corner of a swimming pool! No exceptions regardless if medical for the same reasons noted. in their homes or consume it some other way than smoking so it is not offensive to others Private places only Empty areas where others can avoid the harmful affects of breathing smoke. Many get headaches and feel awful. I wish that edibles were what was approved for medical use. ANYWHERE. This is life-saving medical treatment. Anywhere Only in the home or private designated areas...or take it as any other oral medication Should be done at home. Away from everyone At least 10 metres away from buildings. Inside their home only In private. Their home 10 meters away from doors, windows, other people. Not by parks, schools children No one follows bylaws till they get caught the it becomes a fight in courts... No means no in public or common areas there will always be a child present some where... No is No in there own homes I don t want to be smoking my weed next to someone smoking tobacco If it is needed, they can do it at home. I don t think there should be any exceptions. No public places for recreation or medical. Smoking lounges where other people aren't exposed to it Everywhere, except by schools Anywhere it's not a disturbance. Smoking cannabis shouldn t ever be allowed. If people have a medical prescription they can opt for oral treatment that doesn t affect others. in there home 10 to 20 meters away In your car or 5 m away from doorewdooreways or windows Private property. What about the health care of others who are allergic to it? Or people with very sensations asthma? I feel like you want to murder those other people and watch them suffer from weed smoking idiots. Not in public Not in public places period. Even medical needs can plan on when to consume. What does that matter? Everyone will say it s for medical reasons align it with the smoking by law In their car or home. An enclosed area No different than alcohol. Licensed establishments Only in an enclosed space where the public including children can not be exposed. 51 Town of High River

52 Again, I do t agree with the smoking bylaws as no one follows them and people smoke other items wherever they feel like. I a, all for cannibis, but think people should smoke it at home or creat a few spaces around town for people to go for all smoking. In their own homes or in ventilated areas where non users are not subjected to its use. outside 500 feet from anyone one No where in public. If you need pot/cannabis for med reasons do it at home No where, they can take it in pill form, or make brownies, that way no one else has to get involuntarily high Anyone can say its for medical purposes, for it could be for a headache, poor sleep, or other minor issues. So no it should not be allowed because it would be abused by the people who lie about a medical issue. No smoking in public... just like public alchohol consumption private spaces (homes, hospitals) Important to note that the AMA will not be prescribing medical cannabis as there is no empirical data to support its use. Use it in another form In their own home or Hospital secured areas Key Word Medical You are forcing answers against public will, that's it! In a community space only for drug users Take a pill and stop forcing the smell on others I am sure there are other ways to consume so we don't havs to know or smell if you must take it In their own homes. If used medically, there are pills, it is not needed to be smoked. No one else needs to suffer! There are no excuses Outside only away from public enterances Have one or two cafes where it is allowed.. Will prevent nuisance to at their home only Anywhere the user feels is appropriate. 20+ metered from any businesses or public parks Shouldn t be allowed at all Only allowed in private residence Not in public at all. I do not agree with it but if it s medical it should be in their own home with windows closed. Not allowed. Medical users can take oil. In their home, just like recreational cannabis. As an edible or in capsule to avoid exposure to those who shouldnt/don't want to be exposed It should not be permitted in public. Be used in peoples homes. In thier own house No smoking cannabis in public. At home. Cannabis cafe / shop. Hospice rooms with sealed HVAC systems. I have no problem with people smoking it in their homes but I don t want to be exposed to it in public. I guess certain stores/cafes could be available for people to smoke for that purpose, but not public spaces. On their own property In their own space - home, vehicle Shouldn't be... they can consume it in their own homes and/or yards Not allowed In their house or car privacy of home. AND, there are other ways to ingest cannabis that DO NOT require smoking. There are all sorts of edibles. Smoke is not required for the benefits of cannabis. Anyone can get a card, I don t think it should be aloud anywhere In their homes, private vehicles, and if necessary at a designated location near medical facilities At home Anywhere Their home, or some other private residance. REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 52

53 general public.. One should have option to smoke it or not, they should not be subjected to it if they do not wish. Needs to be controlled to limit potential invasions of personal rights and general nuisance claims It should not be allowed in public. If it is, only in enclosed spaces so that my one set of lungs doesn't have to be impacted. designated areas where kids cannot see it - Their own vehicles - Marked benches outdoors set out 10 meters from buildings or other public spaces - Designated rooms inside public spaces private, not in public, or in community. I would not be able to distinguish medical users from other users Not at all. The Canadian Medical Association has stated that once cannabis is legal the designation of "medical" should be ended. They view cannabis as just any other herbal remedy with limited to no evidence of its' medical value. in their own homes. you dont want people to smoke it..and then drive away high!!!! Cannabis does not have to be smoked to receive medicinal benefits - there are many other options. Smoking it is actually the least desirable way as smoking has negative impacts on health. Having designated areas for medicinal use requires a) policing and b) forces people to publicly identify that they have a medical condition. when this becomes legal, it should only be allowed to be smoked in designated areas such as (licensed bars or on personal residence. but if it is being smoked on personal residence they must be 10m away from neighboring windows,doors or intakes. Neighbors shouldn't have to be surprised that there house smells like smoke if they leave a window open. On your own property In your house or garage NOT WITHIN 10 METERS OF MINORS!!! Own home This should be far away from any other foot traffic. The smoking soaces should be extended out farther, as well. 50 meters. at home Smoking cannabis in public should not be allowed as the second hand smoke could negatively impact bystanders. Home, hospital, or doctor's office. Private homes In private location medical users should not be allowed to smoke in public places. If they truly require it for medical purposes they will find other forms of treatment that are much less discriminatory to the majority of residents (non-users) like eatables, Should not be allowed anywhere near children under 18! Smokers do not follow the bylaw and this is way more serious Designated smoking areas Inside their home Make public smoking spots that dont take away from being able to enjoy public areas like George lane park put the smoking spot in the NW of the campground inbetween the happy trails medicate in private. At home or in a place designated by AHS. I have a young family and enjoy being out and about in High River, the smell of Cannabis is very strong and not something neither myself nor my children need to be exposed to. If it is permitted in the parks that we enjoy or the near the business that we support we will likely stop going to those places. Since cannabis can be consumed in other ways, such as pill form, there is no need for those who use medical cannabis to smoke it in public spaces. Why should our freedom to enjoy our community be compromised when there are effective 53 Town of High River

54 In alignment with smoking bylaw but 10 meters back from doorways, air intakes, etc At home There are often ways other than smoking which can be used for medicinal purposes. If medical users have requirements which cannot wait until they are in their own personal spaces, perhaps they could look at other options (ingestibles, oils etc.) which could be used while in public to assist their medical needs. Smoking isn't the only way to go. in the privacy of your own home. in their own private spaces- their home, yard, vehicle, etc. that would be way to complicated to police! In their own private area ( residence, car etc. ) One doesn't need to smoke cannabis to get the benefits for medical resons possibly in their car - use some type of vaporizer or whatever they are named, to reduce smell (if that even bugs them). at home It can be consumed in other forms than smoking. No use of smoked even medicinal in public In their homes where others don't have to smell that stench! Make designated spots just like smoking In there homes There are other products medical users can use, no need to smoke in public medical users do not need to smoke...there are other ways to ingest cannibis Anywhere they need to, you are not talking about anything TOXIC, so who cares, and medical users should not be marginalize and made to feel anxious, paranoid or shame from using their medicine, thats an old STIGMA that needs to change, if its not TOXIC,(like cigarettes) not illegal, alternatives for those who need medical cannabis. In their own home only. It is not something required 24 hours of the day. It is an adjunct to usual pain medications. It does not need to be in any community space In their own home At their home Their own personal homes. Cannabis impairs the person's ability to judge situations appropriately and creates an inhibition. People requiring medical cannabis would not be able to work productively with ongoing issues in judgement and inhibitions and as such would be home recovering or at a medical facility anyways where such use would be required for treatment only. A specific spot where no one else has to smell it or inhale it They should have to do it in the private of their own homes. With other options available for medical cannabis there is no need for it to be smoked in public. I think even if someone were at a park they should be respectful and back away to do it over by them self, the same as I think they should with cigarette.. In home or hospitals like all other medications Not within 300m or more of anywhere there are children, elderly or those with health issues it should not be allowed in public. If a person needs to use medicinal cannabis in public then there are alternatives that they can use in a pill form. In their own premises only. Not allowed at all Their homes only In private, not in front of any minors. Areas not frequented by children, unless you are banning non-medicinal use in public places, then medical REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 54

55 not unhealthy, not unpredictable (like alcohol) why do care where I use it?? HOW exactly will it affect YOU, the smell? Vaping you can HARDLY smell, wat is your claim that supersedes my right to use my medicine, that in my beliefs trumps if you are comfortable or not because of uninformed predjuice towards the medicine... i don't have a suggestion, but i don't want to breathe any second hand smoke. If they need it, say at home. TCH levels kill animals and we don't know the affects of second hand smoke. If it is similar to tobacco then I have concerns. Hopefully medical users consume edibles. should be treated as regular cannabis I disagree. They can smoke it in their cars with the windows closed! Or go home and do it! Nowhere in public In their own home Same places that medical use of Alcohol is allowed If the person is a patient in the hospital there should be a designated area for them. Otherwise people should have to keep their smoking limited to their own homes. Not in public places. Not in public Not in public All smoke Intake is harmful in their own homes...not needed to do in public In the privacy of their own homes where most medications are consumed! In their own home. Increase distances for all smoking Just like there are smokers pits for cigarettes, I feel cannabis should be smoked in that same space. Homes. In areas that will not affect non users, ie: the stink. Not allowed in public places users shouldn't be exempt from the rules either. If people need to smoke it for medical reasons, they can go home or their car. Or take the pills Private property. There is other methods of consumption that won't affect others. Cannabis can be consumed as a pill or edible for medical purposes Anywhere. Its medicine. Not somewhere where other people have to breath ut At home This should be a question specifically targeted to medical users...they may have social barriers that make it important to have easy access to use medically. Out doors away from children I don't see how smoking cannabis would be for medical purposes. Why not edible or oil for medical purposes. I support cannabis for medical purposes. However, smoking it causes a strong smell and second hand ingestion. In there own homes. If it is for medical they should be able to time consumption when they require it. Bottom line, I don t want to smell it in my home, my yard or in public areas I go. If they must use it do it where the air is filtered in an area out of site of kids and where I do not have to be subject to it. If I am, I m moving. In an enclosed space. Not in public not in publiv Far away from anyone since we don't want to smell or be exposed to that or our little children either. Medical use should be the same as now, I would assume at home. In the privacy of their own homes. I don't want to be forced to smell it and I certainly don't feel that it is fair for my child to be forced to be exposed to it! 55 Town of High River

56 At home or designated smoking area. We take other medications at home and that's where medical cannibis should be used designated areas: pathways, sidewalks, near the river Question 10: The Federal Government is planning for legalization of other cannabis products in 2019, such as edibles and personal products. Do you think use of these products will be similar to: Answered: 1,216 Skipped: Smoking tobacco 2. Consuming alcohol 3. Unsure 4. Other (please specify) Total Online Paper Resident Economic Driver Guest REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENGAEMENT: Cannabis Consumption Bylaw and Smoking Bylaw 56