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Town Looking To See If Bong Mascot Is Against The Law
Esquimalt is looking into a bylaw that would regulate the use of mascots, while also checking whether the municipality can ban a “bong” mascot from the township’s streets.
Only Coun. Lynda Hundleby voted against the motion, which calls on staff to research bylaw options regarding mascots. While there is merit to discouraging anything contrary to the image of a family-friendly town, Hundleby said she didn’t believe any regulation would withstand a court challenge. A bong is a pipe typically used for smoking marijuana.
“A bong in and of itself is a legal device. Tobacco used in a pipe is legal, as is medical marijuana,” she said, adding that stores that sell bongs are also legal.
The mascot issue was brought up by Coun. Tim Morrison, after the Bong Warehouse deployed a mascot dressed as a bong after opening on Esquimalt Road in December.
Morrison said he received more complaints from residents about the mascot than about sewage.
http://www.timescolonist.com/esquimalt-wants-to-ban-bong-mascot-1.117290
Only Coun. Lynda Hundleby voted against the motion, which calls on staff to research bylaw options regarding mascots. While there is merit to discouraging anything contrary to the image of a family-friendly town, Hundleby said she didn’t believe any regulation would withstand a court challenge. A bong is a pipe typically used for smoking marijuana.
“A bong in and of itself is a legal device. Tobacco used in a pipe is legal, as is medical marijuana,” she said, adding that stores that sell bongs are also legal.
The mascot issue was brought up by Coun. Tim Morrison, after the Bong Warehouse deployed a mascot dressed as a bong after opening on Esquimalt Road in December.
Morrison said he received more complaints from residents about the mascot than about sewage.
http://www.timescolonist.com/esquimalt-wants-to-ban-bong-mascot-1.117290
