The work to transition into a recreation marijuana retailer continues for West Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Mary Jane Headquarters owner Chris Gayford.

After a rollercoaster application process with the City of West Kelowna, Gayford91裸聊视频檚 application to city council was approved in late March, potentially allowing him to become the city91裸聊视频檚 fifth legal pot retailer. But the process is far from over.

91裸聊视频淚 tell people hold on to the graduations, I91裸聊视频檓 not there yet,91裸聊视频� said Gayford. 91裸聊视频淚 still have a way to go, but now, I get to go through the process.

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Gayford91裸聊视频檚 initial application of transitioning his West Kelowna Mary Jane91裸聊视频檚 from an apparel and accessories store into a recreation marijuana retailer, wasn91裸聊视频檛 approved by West Kelowna council. Council had put Mary Jane91裸聊视频檚 on an on-hold list, and would be considered for approval if one of the other applicants backed out.

Council heard out Gayford91裸聊视频檚 plea that suggested they reconsider, as Mary Jane91裸聊视频檚 had been a long standing legal business in West Kelowna for seven years.

91裸聊视频淚t was my integrity as a business person in West Kelowna; I didn91裸聊视频檛 bend my morals based on what other people were doing when illegal cannabis stores were opening,91裸聊视频� said Gayford.

And though council approved Gayford91裸聊视频檚 application, the process continues with first and second readings scheduled at council, along with a public hearing.

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After the city91裸聊视频檚 deliberations, West Kelowna council will put forward a positive recommendation for Gayford to the provincial government. From there, the provincial process will determine if Gayford91裸聊视频檚 business is a good candidate.

91裸聊视频淭he goal is to make sure the candidates aren91裸聊视频檛 criminals. There91裸聊视频檚 a security screen, and (they check) financial integrity. They go through great lengths to make sure legal recreation stays legal,91裸聊视频� he said.

Gayford91裸聊视频檚 20 year work experience, along with contact information will be a determining factor. As well as what kind of security measures are in place, how many tills, etc. at his business.

Once approval is given from B.C., a license is given, and Cheeba Cheeba will be introduced.

Cheeba Cheeba will be the new name of Mary Jane91裸聊视频檚 if all goes according to Gayford91裸聊视频檚 plans.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 an old school name, and we wanted to differentiate ourselves, and the name puts a smile on your face.91裸聊视频�

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There were 10 applications for recreation pot shops in West Kelowna, and only five were selected, including Gayford91裸聊视频檚. Though congratulations aren91裸聊视频檛 due yet, Gayford is happy about the progression.

91裸聊视频淭here91裸聊视频檚 no reason the province, or the city should turn me down, I91裸聊视频檓 very positive at this point, because the biggest hurdles are behind me.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淚 think cannabis stores bring in good foot traffic, and the more traffic a (West Kelowna) business community can garner, the more the community benefits. Having the business evolve into a cannabis store is ideal,91裸聊视频� said Gayford.

The entire West Kelowna legal recreational marijuana issue will return to council at a later date, before recommendations are sent to the province.

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