Legal Canadian Cannabis Retailer Fined $200K For Alleged Inducement Program
Licensed Canadian marijuana operator of the Cannabis Xpress chain of retail shops was fined $200,000 by the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Allegedly, the company violated Onatrio’s regulatory standards related to provincial anti-inducement laws.
“Provincial law and AGCO standards include anti-inducement regulations to protect consumer choice and maintain a level playing field for small businesses in the cannabis retail industry,” stated Dr. Karin Schnarr, Registrar and CEO at AGCO. “The AGCO monitors the sector’s compliance with these requirements and will take strong action against any licensee found to be engaging in illegal behavior.”
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The provincial Cannabis Licence …