Pot activist complains about new Canada law

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – A long-time cannabis advocate says the legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada is a remarkable step forward, but many flaws remain in the law.

Dana Larsen is the founding member of the Marijuana Party of Canada and the BC Marijuana Party. He says it’s not the end of cannabis activists in Canada.

Larsen says both Quebec and Manitoba ban home cultivation of cannabis. In British Columbia, people can face a $5,000 fine and a possible three months in jail if the four pot plants they are allowed to grow can be seen from the street.

He also says some condominiums that previously allowed tobacco are now banning all smoking just to avoid cannabis use in the building.