The opportunity to regulate the location and siting of medical marihuana production facilities. Although not specifically stated in the MMPR, Health Canada has confirmed that licensed producers are required to comply with municipal legislation and by-laws, including zoning by-laws. However, it is the responsibility of the municipality to ensure zoning by-law and building code compliance, since Health Canada can only inspect for compliance with the MMPR and any related federal legislation. Further, there are no requirements of Health Canada’s producer’s license to show such compliance with municipal by-law and building permit requirements.

The recent ammendments in Lakeshore have no impact on the issuance of a Federal MMPR license. We are waiting for Health Canada to issue our license. Then Lakeshore will deal with us on an individual basis.