Like alcohol, public consumption will be illegal within municipal boundaries. For the time being, the city will not give approval to any private sector retailers to sell cannabis. How to treat cannabis consumptionSimpson says that public consumption of cannabis is a big concern for the city. (Tina Lovgreen / CBC)Simpson says that by treating cannabis like alcohol, it will be easier for law enforcement to control public cannabis intoxication. But the City of Quesnel has decided to temporarily ban private retail sales of marijuana, as well as the smoking of the drug in public spaces.

Source: CBC News September 25, 2018 23:37 UTC