News (Media Awareness Project) - CN BC: BC City Takes On Grow Ops |
| Title: | CN BC: BC City Takes On Grow Ops |
| Published On: | 2004-08-03 |
| Source: | Calgary Herald (CN AB) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-08-22 03:09:38 |
B.C. CITY TAKES ON GROW OPS
Chilliwack will respond to its reputation as "Colombia North" today with
what officials say is the toughest anti-marijuana-growing bylaw in British
Columbia.
Like other civic bylaws, it will put the onus on landlords to keep tabs on
their premises, but Coun. Sharon Gaetz says the city's initiative goes further.
There is a $10,000 fine, which can be re-applied each day the offence
continues. Water can be shut off. The city can fix up damaged homes and
bill the owner. Fire inspectors may enter if they believe the premises are
unsafe.
There is a $200 fee for property inspection, $150 for occupancy inspection
and $2,500 to certify the building is safe.
Chilliwack will respond to its reputation as "Colombia North" today with
what officials say is the toughest anti-marijuana-growing bylaw in British
Columbia.
Like other civic bylaws, it will put the onus on landlords to keep tabs on
their premises, but Coun. Sharon Gaetz says the city's initiative goes further.
There is a $10,000 fine, which can be re-applied each day the offence
continues. Water can be shut off. The city can fix up damaged homes and
bill the owner. Fire inspectors may enter if they believe the premises are
unsafe.
There is a $200 fee for property inspection, $150 for occupancy inspection
and $2,500 to certify the building is safe.
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