Okanagans first legal cannabis consumption patio to open in Penticton [Video]

With new provincial regulations, Cannabis Cottage in Penticton, B.C., will soon be one of the first dispensaries in the province to allow people to smoke right on their patio.

The province made changes to the Cannabis Control Act a few weeks ago ‘to improve hospitality and tourism opportunities for the cannabis industry.’

“With changes to the Cannabis Control Regulation, licensees are able to promote a place to consume cannabis or to spend time after consuming cannabis,” read the provincial bulletin issued on Feb. 14.

“Additionally, smoking and vaping cannabis on public patios is now permitted where smoking and vaping tobacco are already allowed, subject to local or Indigenous government bylaws and other rules.”

Cannabis Cottage owner, Mariana Wolff, said she only became aware of the changes through an email because she is a licensed cannabis retailer.

“It was all kind of quiet and I just saw the email and I actually kind …