After some discussion about the odor that is produced from smoking and disposing of cannabis, council passed its nuisance bylaw at its Tuesday meeting.
Councillors spent some time going over the pros and cons of having a designated area to dispose of the drug.
Coun. Paul Payson suggested a cannabis plant disposable bin.
“If it’s going to be a problem, lets make it as easy as possible.”
“It really smells the most when it is bud,” said Coun. Gayle Rondeel.
“I think we should continue (status quo) and if it becomes a problem we will deal with it then,” said Mayor Rick Pankiw.
“It may not even be an issue,” added Coun. Rondeel.
“I agree,” said Coun. Bill Coulthard. “Let’s see what’s happens.”
The nuisance bylaw states that the emission of an unpleasant odor and permitting such an odor to escape from one’s property is considered an offence.
The town’s peace officer is authorized to carry out an inspection to determine compliance of the bylaw.
The town’s CAO or peace officer may, at their discretion, issue a letter or notice to anyone who is in contravention of any section of the bylaw directing the said person to take any action required.
Anyone who does not comply with the notice or letter is subject to a $200 fine. A person who commits a second offence within a one-year period could be charged up to $400. A provincial court judge may set a penalty higher than the fine specified in the bylaw, but not to exceed $2,500.