Cannabis Consultation

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1 Cannabis Consultation November 19, 2018 Report ADMIN

2 Purpose The purpose of the presentation is to: 1) Share latest information regarding the regulation of recreational cannabis; 2) Propose a consultation plan for consideration and discussion; 3) Discuss next steps 2

3 Information Recreational Cannabis

4 Timeline & Important Dates Council Reports ADMIN ; Cannabis Legalization PLS ; Cultivation and Processing September 10, 2018 Cannabis is legalized across Canada October 17, 2018 Deadline for municipalities to Opt-out of brick/mortar retail January 22, 2019 Ontario Legislature : Bill 36 The Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 September 27, 2018 Bill 36 supporting regulations released November 15, 2018 Ontario private retail model to be launched April 1,

5 Bill 36 The Cannabis Licence Act Set the deadline for Opt-Out as January 22, 2019 Made amendments to the Smoke Free Ontario Act (previously paused) allowing consumption of Cannabis wherever tobacco is consumed Authorized the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to act as registrar to license and regulate retail brick and mortar stores Established restrictions on municipal authority to use licensing or land-use by-laws to control location or density of stores 5

6 Jurisdiction/Roles Federal Production Possession Limits Age Restrictions Provincial Distribution and Sale Consumption rules (Smoke Free Ontario) Regulation of retail stores Funding Regional Enforcement of Places of Use/ Consumption Impaired Driving and Criminal Code Municipal Decision regarding opt-out and retail consideration if opting in Zoning for Production 6

7 Enforcement Role of the Halton Regional Police Service Will continue to respond to and investigate complaints involving: The alleged illegal sale and distribution of cannabis, particularly occurrences involving the sale of cannabis to youth; Incidents of drug-impaired driving; Youth (under the age of 19) who are possibly possessing or consuming cannabis, regardless of the location; and Cannabis consumption in a motor vehicle or on a vessel (boat). The Halton Regional Police Service will not be responding to incidents where the sole complaint is that of nuisance cannabis smoke or cannabis consumption not involving youth or a motor vehicle/boat. 7

8 Enforcement Role of Halton Region Health Department Enforcing requirements of the amended Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, which came into force on October 17, Prohibits smoking/vaping: enclosed workplaces, enclosed public places and other specified places such as school property, recreational facilities, sports fields, children s playgrounds, hospital grounds and restaurant patios. Halton residents who wish to report complaints about cannabis use in prohibited places that don t involve youth or a motor vehicle are directed to contact the Halton Region Health Department at

9 Consultation Plan Proposal Production & Retail

10 Public Engagement Charter Inform Consult Collaborate Transparency The practice of being open, honest and accountable Notification Informing on a particular issue or project Participation Taking part in developing recommendations for consideration Public Engagement Charter 10

11 Consultation Plan Consultation Method Level of Proposed Date Engagement Council Presentation Inform December 17, 2018 Public Open House (including participants from HRPS and Public Health Online survey using the Town s engagement platform (letstalk) Inform, Consult January 2019 (exact date to be determined) Consult January 14, 2019 March 22, 2019 Statutory Meeting Inform TBD* *Requisite statutory public meeting pertaining to Official Plan amendments for production facilities will take place after Council receives direction report from Planning. 11

12 Next Steps

13 Opting Out considerations Consultation Voice of the Community Understanding what not opting out means Regulations released November 15 Timing Fulsome engagement and review of regulations Funding Impacted by decision 13

14 Next Steps Give Council the option to make interim opt-out decision in December via Council resolution Come back in December to update Council with any additional information stemming from regulations Proceed with Consultation plan as proposed and report findings after March end date 14

15 Summary Legal as of October 17 with online sales in Ontario Enforcement roles understood and communicated Limited authorities for municipalities Consultation plan presented Coming back in December with report Members of Council and the Community will be kept informed 15

16 haltonhills.ca\cannabis 16

17 Questions?

18 END OF PRESENTATION