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Marijuana stores in Vancouver: Should they be regulated?

As the city holds public hearings on how to regulate marijuana dispensaries in Vancouver, some are questioning if that's even a good idea.

City's lack of proposed safety regulation is problematic, says anti-marijuana activist

Pot dispensary regulations spark heated debate

9 years ago
Duration 7:08
Dispensary owner David Malmo-Levine vs. anti-marijuana activisit Pamela McColl

As the city holds public hearings on how to regulate marijuana dispensaries in Vancouver, some are questioning if that's even a good idea. 

Pamela McColl, one of the directors of Smart Approaches to Marijuana Canada, and David Malmo-Levine, who runs a marijuana dispensary, had a spirited debate on that subject. It was moderated by CBC News Vancouver host Andrew Chang. 

Watch the video: Pot dispensary regulations spark heated debate.