That’s what fuelled National Access Cannabis’s (NAC) acquisition of The Green Company Ltd., which operates the Calgary-based NewLeaf retail cannabis brand. NewLeaf is currently proceeding with 17 cannabis retail locations, all on track for an Oct. 17 opening date, subject to regulatory approvals. “Calgary is arguably a little tougher than some municipalities,” Taylor said, because the city has implemented numerous guidelines that dictate where cannabis retailers can operate. The City of Calgary’s rules include minimum distances between cannabis retailers and schools, daycares, liquor stores, hospitals — and other cannabis stores. As a result, legal cannabis retailers that want to set up shop near a competitor may struggle to get a development permit.

Source: thestar September 11, 2018 01:30 UTC