Some charges dropped for Saskatoon medical marijuana club
SASKATOON – The four employees of an unlicensed medical marijuana dispensary raided by police will face fewer charges in provincial court. All counts related to marijuana oils have been dropped, court heard Wednesday.The Saskatchewan Compassion Club was shut down by the Saskatoon Police Service Oct. 29 as part of an investigation titled ‘Project Fextern.’Story continues belowThe Crown cited a Supreme Court of Canada decision last June that ruled medical marijuana shouldn’t be restricted to its dried form. Cannabis oils can be applied topically or placed in edibles to treat various medical conditions.Each of the people accused had valid prescriptions for medical marijuana.“It was not illegal for the defendants at the time of the incidents to be in possession of the marijuana derivatives,” Crown prosecutor Janelle Khan said.In October, there were no operations licensed by Health Canada to dispense marijuana derivatives. There are now three Ontario-based producers.“At this point in time,...
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