Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Sales Regulations

• Cannabis retail store must be a standalone business.
• Cannabis activities are prohibited as a home-based business.
• Cannabis retail store will be permitted to sell cannabis products and accessories that promote responsible use.
• Cannabis consumption in the store is not permitted.
• Cannabis retail store must have a provincial retail cannabis licence, a City of Parksville Retail Cannabis Sales business licence and follow the terms and conditions at all times.
• All cannabis businesses are required to obtain and maintain a valid business licence and adhere to special provisions as set out in City bylaws, including annual criminal record checks for owners, operators and all employees.
• Hours of operation are restricted to the same hours permitted for liquor stores (Liquor Control and Licensing Act).
• Non-medical cannabis businesses shall be located at least 200 metres from a registered commercial daycare centre for minors, registered drug treatment or rehabilitation centres, seniors’ care facility and/or school providing educational services to minors 19 years or less (excludes post-secondary education).

The business licence fee for cannabis businesses will be $1,000 and all cannabis businesses will be subject to a Council resolution fee of $750 to reflect the additional staff resources required to process applications.