By Charles Lefebvre

AGLC seeking policy exemption to allow poppy boxes in cannabis stores

Nov 2, 2019 | 9:00 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — Cannabis stores in Alberta will soon be able to collect funds for the Royal Canadian Legion.

CHAT News received a tip from the owner of a cannabis store in Medicine Hat, saying they were told by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) that they were unable to have a poppy box in their store due to it being against regulations.

CHAT News reached out to the AGLC, who confirmed that under current regulations, non-cannabis products are not allowed to be sold in cannabis stores.

Heather Holmen, a spokesperson with AGLC, says the organization has reviewed its policies, and has decided to seek a policy exemption.

“Similar to AGLC’s retail liquor policy, a provision will be requested to allow nationally recognized charitable organizations to conduct fund raising activities within licensed retail cannabis premises,” the statement reads, listing fundraising examples such as the Poppy Fund, the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle and the Cancer Society’s daffodil sales. “AGLC has been in contact with the retail cannabis licensee, and they have been advised that they are permitted to have a poppy box in their retail location.”

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The AGLC’s policy hand book for liquor stores says they may allow “charitable organizations to conduct fund raising activities within the premises.” Liquor stores may also allow charitable activity outside the store premises.