The MBQ’s proposed “Cannabis Control Law” is an attempt to disrupt the Onkwehon:we cannabis industry in Tyendinaga and to put it under the control and jurisdiction of Health Canada and the Canadian Government. Here’s an overview of the law.
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The following is the full text of the Cannabis Control Law enacted by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Indian Act Band Council on March 31st, 2019.
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Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is where the modern Indigenous cannabis movement arose, and is now home to over 35 Indigenous cannabis dispensaries. In this video, recorded Elected Band Council Chief RD Maracle speaks about his council's plans to regulate the cannabis industry in Tyendinaga through its cannabis control board and the MBQ's licensing regime. A community meeting will be held in Tyendinaga on September 12th, 2019 to discuss these matters further.