There have been 44 bylaw complaints about the smell emanating from a Middleton Mountain cannabis production facility. This follows a request for more information after a delegation of residents took their concerns to Vernon City Council last month. A report to the council notes bylaw staff conducted an inspection of the Kosmina Road facility in the spring of 2022, at which time odor concerns were discussed with management.
"The facility was co-operative and conducted a voluntary upgrade to its air filtration systems by adding several additional carbon filters in August 2022 to help mitigate outdoor cannabis odor and to align with Health Canada's odor control requirements for the indoor commercial production of cannabis," the report states.
The 60,000-square-foot facility is operated by Avant Brands. Residents of the Quail Run neighborhood say the smell continues to be bothersome, however.
The council inquired about municipal regulatory enforcement options, and the council report notes that bylaw staff have connected with provincial cannabis and liquor inspectors, "who advised that indoor cannabis facilities licensed by Health Canada are not within the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch operational mandate, as their focus is private retail cannabis outlets and liquor establishment compliance and enforcement."
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