Public support overwhelms marijuana dispensary owner

Since word of the RCMP letter to close his medical marijuana dispensary went public last week, Bryan Raiser says he has heard nothing but support from the public.

But Raiser says he may be forced to close this week.

“Even people who aren’t big fans of my previous political decisions have come out in huge support,” Raiser said from 99 North Medical Cannabis Dispensary.

“I have fought so many battles in my years and I have never come close to fighting something where I have 100 per cent support of the community,” he said.

Raiser opened on Feb. 16 at 37768 Second Avenue in downtown Squamish.

On March 5 the local RCMP visited to deliver a letter that, according to Raiser, said they intend to take action if he does not close by Thursday. Raiser said. In the letter, marijuana dispensaries are termed “illegal.” 

Squamish RCMP Staff Sgt Brian Cumming told The...

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