Doobie-dos and don’ts: Alberta outlines specifics on cannabis sales
EDMONTON — Alberta expects to issue 250 licences for cannabis stores in the first year of operation and says anyone who wants to run a weed shop must undergo extensive background checks.
Alberta Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley says the province is balancing the need to provide cannabis with keeping communities safe and the product away from anyone under 18.
Starting March 6, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission is to begin accepting applications for licences.
Stores will be allowed to be open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and will have to be 100 metres away from schools and health-care facilities.