VICTORIA – B.C.'s private cannabis stores can now start stocking pot-themed clothing, books and other goods.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General announced today that private pot shops can immediately begin selling ancillary items that have a clear link to cannabis.<\/p>\n
The ministry says that includes books, clothing or artwork featuring cannabis motifs, but does not extend to snacks and beverages that do not contain cannabis.<\/p>\n
The new items must not be geared toward or appeal to minors and cannot depict cannabis as a lifestyle associated with glamour, recreation, excitement, vitality, risk or daring behaviour.<\/p>\n
The ministry says the new policy is meant to provide customers with more choice and legal cannabis sellers with additional revenue streams.<\/p>\n
Stores could previously only sell cannabis, accessories like rolling papers and pipes, shopping bags and prepaid purchase cards.<\/p>\n
“Many of our customers have a strong interest in peripheral items related to cannabis culture, like clothing,” said Jaclynn Pehota, executive director of the Association of Canadian Cannabis Retailers.<\/p>\n
“We welcome the freedom to meet this demand and provide our customers with more of a one-stop shopping experience.”<\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2021.<\/p>\n
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