Activist going back to court, Alberta appeals stay in pot seed giveaway case
CALGARY — A prominent cannabis activist who was arrested in Calgary during a national tour to distribute millions of free marijuana seeds to the public is heading back to court.
Police charged Dana Larsen with drug trafficking and possession in April 2016 after small packets of pot seeds were handed out to the audience at an event as part of his Overgrow Canada tour.
Last month provincial court Judge A. J. Brown stayed the charges saying the case took too long to get to trial.
Alberta’s Justice Department said Tuesday the Crown is appealing the ruling and a court date has been set for July 2.