Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law
NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF REGULATION FOR THE Kahnawà:ke CANNABIS CONTROL LAW
The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission (KLC) wishes to inform the community that the final Regulation (Regulation Concerning Dispensaries and Dispensary Licences) for the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law was enacted at a duly convened Council meeting held 4, Tsothóhrha/December 2023, by Mohawk Council Executive Directive #80/2023-2024.
The Regulations for the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law are now published and can be found at the following links.
Notice of Enactment of the Regulations for the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law
The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission (KLC) wishes to inform the community that the Regulations for the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law were enacted at a duly convened Council meeting held 18, Kenténha/October 2021, by Mohawk Council Executive Directive #82/2021-2022.
The Regulations for the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law are now published and can be found at the following links.
2021-10-20-DOC-Regulationconcerning Cultivation Processingand Distribution-MCED82
2021-10-20-DOC-Regulationconcerning Licensing Requirementsand Procedures-MCED82
2021-10-20-DOC-Regulationconcerning Prices Royaltiesand Contributions-MCED82
2021-10-19-DOC-Cannibis Draft Regulations Feedback Report
AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATION CONCERNING PRICES, ROYALTIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE Kahnawà:ke CANNABIS CONTROL LAW
• The definition section for the term “gross revenue”; and
• Section 23 – 25.
Upon completion, the Cannabis Control Board will review and analyze the feedback received.
The draft regulations can be viewed here.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021
CANNABIS CONTROL LAW REGULATIONS FEEDBACK REPORT NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission wishes to inform the community that the Feedback Report for the draft regulations for the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law have been reviewed and analyzed by the Technical Drafting Team and are now available for viewing.
The feedback was compiled during the 30-day review period of the draft regulations that took place from October 8 to November 10, 2020.
The Technical Drafting Committee is now in the process of finalizing the regulations. Once finalized, the regulations will be tabled for enactment.
The Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law was enacted on December 10, 2018 as a means to protect the health and safety of the community, to protect the youth by restricting their access and exposure to cannabis and cannabis by-products, and to deter illicit and illegal activities in relation to cannabis on the Territory. The regulations are a necessary component to the implementation of the law.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Reminder – 30-day Feedback period for Cannabis Control Law regulations ends next Tuesday
The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission wishes to remind the community that the 30-day Feedback period for the draft regulations for the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law will conclude on Tuesday, November 10 at 4pm.
Upon completion, the Cannabis Control Board will review and analyze the feedback received.
Thursday, October 8, 2020
30-day Feedback period begins for Cannabis Control Law regulations
The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission wishes to inform the community that the draft Regulations for the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law are now posted for a 30-day Feedback Period. Upon completion of the 30-day period, the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Board will review and analyze the feedback.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
(Feedback period ends Thursday, November 19, 2020)
Results released September 24, 2020
Cannabis Regulations Survey results
The survey, which was conducted both on-line and via telephone interviews from late July to early August, was used to gauge opinions on various aspects of the Regulations such as location, number of permits, consultation and products. Overall there were 370 participants, with 204 random telephone surveys conducted by an independent contractor, and 166 surveys completed online.
Results released September 24, 2020
Formal Reading of the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law
The Formal Reading of the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law took place Tuesday, December 4th and was read in its entirety, followed by the signing of the Certification of Process by Ietsénhaienhs Rhonda Kirby and, KLC Coordinator Leslie Skye, Technician Dennis Diabo, and KLC Community Representatives Keisha Goodleaf and Vernon Goodleaf. It is available for viewing below:
December 3, 2018
Final Reading of Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law tomorrow (Tuesday)
The Formal Reading of the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law will take place Tuesday, December 3rd at 10am.
The stage of the process is being pre-recorded for later broadcast on Paul’s Cable and this website, as well as other social media platforms. It will be made available shortly.
The Law itself is available below:
November 19, 2018
Draft Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law First Hearing tuesday, November 20th
The First Hearing for the proposed Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law will continue Tuesday, 20 Kentenhkó:wa/November 2018.
This will be the second meeting in the First Hearing phase of the Community Decision Making and Review Process. It is scheduled to take place from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Community Room located at the Peacekeepers Station.
August 30, 2018
Extra Feedback Period for Proposed Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law
The draft law is available for viewing
August 29, 2018
Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law Information Session presentation
A powerpoint entitled Kahnawà:ke’s Approach to Cannabis Legalization is now available for download below:
August 21, 2018
Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law Information Session
Information sessions are scheduled for the proposed Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law for 21, Seskéha/August and next Tuesday, 28 Seskéha/August.
The meetings will be used to explain the rationale for the proposed legislation, the current draft of the law with community feedback changes, and the upcoming Community Decision Making and Review Process (CDMRP) hearings.
Below are two documents for review:
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerpoint Presentation
July 23, 2018
Draft Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law re-posted with feedback changes
The Draft Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law has been re-posted with community feedback changes incorporated. All the submissions received during the 30-day feedback extended period (April 11, 2018 – May 25, 2018) were studied by the Technical Drafting Committee, and as a result, there are a number of changes to the draft law. The revised draft law with the various comments and proposed amendments received from community members and organizations is now available for viewing.
Click here to view the Draft Cannabis Control Law (with changes)
A community hearing will be scheduled in the near future where all community members will be invited to further discuss the law.
May 16, 2018
Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law
The draft Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law is now posted for viewing on the Legislative Listing page and has now entered the 30-day Feedback Period, which will conclude on Friday, 25 Onerahtohkó:wa/May 2018.
Feedback can be submitted in writing or by telephone to Ietsénhaienhs Rhonda Kirby, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Technician Dennis Diabo, or by completing the Feedback Form.
A Frequently Asked Questions document is also available for review.
The KLC had received two separate proposals for a legislation (from community member Jeremiah Johnson and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke) in October 2017. By process, the KLC submitted a request for categorization to Chief & Council and, on 6 Kentenhkó:wa/November 2017, it was announced that the proposed legislation was confirmed as a ‘Type II’ law (laws that are regulatory in nature) in the Community Decision Making Process.
Draft Cannabis Control Law available for Feedback
Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law Review
The draft of the proposed Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law is now available for review:
Feedback can be submitted in writing or by telephone or by feedback form to:
The review period for the law has been extended to May 25th, 2018.