What is the current framework for cannabis use in the City of Revelstoke?

In May 2018, the City enacted an interim prohibition (Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2224) of cannabis dispensaries (retail sales of medical and/or recreational cannabis), cannabis manufacturing facilities, and the commercial scale growing of cannabis as a horticultural use in all zones until a complete regulatory program, with community consultation, is developed and approved by Council.  The work has begun and a community survey will be open to residents from August 27th until September 10th.  The survey will be available on the City’s website and also in hard copy at the front counter of the Development Services Department at 216 MacKenzie Avenue.
It is the City’s goal to have regulations in place prior to cannabis legalization on October 17, 2018.

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1. What is the current framework for cannabis use in the City of Revelstoke?
2. What is the process the City is undertaking to prepare for cannabis legalization on October 17, 2018?
3. How can residents of Revelstoke provide in input?
4. What is the federal government’s responsibility in cannabis sales and production?
5. What is the provincial government’s responsibility in cannabis sales and production?
6. What is the City’s responsibility in cannabis sales and production?
7. Why is it important for the City to pass local regulations prior to legalization?
8. Will residents have an opportunity to provide input if new cannabis-related businesses are proposed in the City?
9. What is the City able to regulate?
10. Where will cannabis be grown?
11. Will I be able to grow cannabis at home?
12. As a londlord or as part of a strata, what are my rights in terms of restricting cannabis cultivation on my property?
13. How can I currently access cannabis for medical purposes and will this change with legalization of recreational cannabis?
14. What about all of the existing cannabis retails stores / dispensaries? Are they legal?
15. Will “cannabis cafes” be legal once cannabis is legal?
16. Will cannabis edibles (food products) be legal?
17. Who will regulate cannabis sales?
18. How will cannabis retail stores obtain their product?
19. What happens when cannabis is legalized on October 17, 2018?
20. What are the ricks of cannabis use?
21. What are the economic impacts of cannabis-related businesses?
22. How can I open a cannabis business in Revelstoke?
23. When can private retailers apply for a license?
24. How can I purchase cannabis once legalized on October 17, 2018?
25. Where can I find more information on cannabis for medical and non-medical purposes?