Calgary committee greenlights allowing cannabis sales at adult-only events – Calgary [Video]

A proposal that would allow cannabis sales at adult-only events in Calgary has cleared its first hurdle at city hall, and will now go to city council for final approval.

The proposed bylaw change from city administration would allow cannabis store operators to apply for a licence extension to operate a “mobile” business unit at minors-prohibited events.

Under the current rules in Calgary, cannabis can be delivered to these events but it cannot be sold by retailers on site.

“What this is really doing is addressing an issue and a challenge that is happening in the cannabis distribution marketplace,” Ward 11 Coun. Kourtney Penner told reporters.

The move comes after a motion from Penner earlier this year, aimed at aligning the city with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) regulations.

Last year, AGLC changed their regulations last year to allow the sale of cannabis at events where attendees are at least 18 years of age.

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