By DAVID JOHNSON Guest Columnist PREMIER JOHN HORGAN says marijuana users in British Columbia could face the same rules as those who smoke tobacco in public. Horgan says his government is still formulating its marijuana policy, but following bylaws that prohibit people from smoking near buildings or public spaces is under consideration. It also appears likely that recreational cannabis will be distributed following the same basic concepts as the alcohol distribution system in B.C. That policy has not been announced yet either, but it looks like we will be buying our weed at the liquor store. We already know that driving laws will more or less closely follow drinking driving laws, although enforcement is still a serious problem. One is left to try to figure out why we are considering using some existing alcohol laws, and some existing tobacco laws. If we are going to sell it at liquor stores and prohibit its use while driving, why would we have public consumption laws that mirror tobacco bylaws and regulations? Would it not make more sense to match public consumption laws with those of public alcohol drinking laws? Let’s say I decided to drink a beer while walking down the street. … Continue reading GUEST COLUMN – Consumption of cannabis should match drinking laws