The frenzy by marijuana-related retailers to open shops may be making the federal government a bit nervous. Reports tell of a Liberal discussion paper warning that legalizing marijuana won’t necessarily do away with the black market for weed. The paper points out that organized crime — including possible infiltration of the new system — is a problem the government must face. Canadian Press obtained a copy of the December draft through the Access to Information Act. The Liberals have said they will introduce legislation next year to remove marijuana consumption and incidental possession from the Criminal Code, and create new laws to more severely punish those who provide pot to minors or drive while under its influence.
STOREFRONTS OPENING
All across the country and in all neighborhoods stores with presumed intentions to somehow deal in marijuana are popping up. Three have appeared in recent weeks on the Danforth. There is another on Mt. Pleasant Rd. at Penrose Rd. But there is no legal function for such places. TO pot shops set to “milk the green rush”
