Private retailers to sell pot in Sask.
When marijuana is legalized this summer, people in this province will be able to buy it from private retailers regulated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA).
On Monday the province announced one part of the plan for pot sales in Saskatchewan.
The SLGA will issue 60 retail permits for stores in up to 40 municipalities and First Nations communities with populations of 2,500 across the province. Larger centres will be allowed multiple retail locations. Based on population, Saskatoon will be eligible for seven stores while Regina can have up to six stores.
Municipalities and First Nations will also be allowed to opt out of having a cannabis store in their community if they choose.