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Since cannabis became legal in 2018, and following an extensive period of background research, including a review of the approaches taken by other municipalities, the City of Coquitlam developed a proposed Cannabis Regulatory Framework. The Framework will guide how the City will implement regulations and policies for cannabis production and processing facilities and retail stores in Coquitlam.
On December 13, 2021, Coquitlam Council approved the proposed Cannabis Regulatory Framework, including amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, Business Licence Bylaw, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw. The framework provides regulations on the locations and operations of cannabis production and processing facilities and retail stores in the City of Coquitlam. The associated Cannabis Production, Processing, and Retail Policy and Procedure provides additional guidance for the review of cannabis related applications, including the establishment of a cannabis retail store application intake period, review process, and evaluation criteria.
Next steps
The application intake window for cannabis retail stores will be open from January 4 – 14, 2022.
Public Engagement
Feedback on the City's approach to regulating cannabis-related businesses in Coquitlam was gathered in a survey in early 2021. The feedback obtained was used to inform the City's Cannabis Regulatory Framework. You can view a summary of the feedback we received in our What We Heard infographic. We thank everyone who provided their input throughout this process.
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Since cannabis became legal in 2018, and following an extensive period of background research, including a review of the approaches taken by other municipalities, the City of Coquitlam developed a proposed Cannabis Regulatory Framework. The Framework will guide how the City will implement regulations and policies for cannabis production and processing facilities and retail stores in Coquitlam.
On December 13, 2021, Coquitlam Council approved the proposed Cannabis Regulatory Framework, including amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, Business Licence Bylaw, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw. The framework provides regulations on the locations and operations of cannabis production and processing facilities and retail stores in the City of Coquitlam. The associated Cannabis Production, Processing, and Retail Policy and Procedure provides additional guidance for the review of cannabis related applications, including the establishment of a cannabis retail store application intake period, review process, and evaluation criteria.
Next steps
The application intake window for cannabis retail stores will be open from January 4 – 14, 2022.
Public Engagement
Feedback on the City's approach to regulating cannabis-related businesses in Coquitlam was gathered in a survey in early 2021. The feedback obtained was used to inform the City's Cannabis Regulatory Framework. You can view a summary of the feedback we received in our What We Heard infographic. We thank everyone who provided their input throughout this process.
Stay informed
Sign up to receive updates on this project by clicking the "Subscribe" button above.
This survey will ask your opinion about how the City proposes to regulate cannabis-related businesses in Coquitlam. Depending how much detail you choose to provide, the survey should take 5 to 10 minutes.
How Your Input Will Be Used Your input will help us understand the level of community support for the City's proposed approach, which will inform Coquitlam’s Cannabis Regulatory Framework.
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June 2020 - Council Strategic Priorities Standing Committee
Cannabis Regulatory Framework has finished this stage
Staff presented the Proposed Approach to the Cannabis Regulatory Framework to Council to receive preliminary feedback. View the Council Report.
Nov. 2020 - Scope, Process & Consultation Strategy
Cannabis Regulatory Framework has finished this stage
Council endorsed the proposed scope, process and consultation strategy. View the Council Report.
Feb. 2021 - Public Engagement
Cannabis Regulatory Framework has finished this stage
The survey closed on Feb. 18.
Summer 2021 - Council Update
Cannabis Regulatory Framework has finished this stage
Staff presented the proposed Cannabis Regulatory Framework, a summary of the consultation results, and next steps at the Sept. 7, 2021 Council-in-Committee meeting.
Fall 2021 - Final Report
Cannabis Regulatory Framework is currently at this stage
Staff will bring forward policy and bylaw amendments for Council consideration.
