URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n207/a07.html
Newshawk: Herb
Pubdate: Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Source: Vancouver Sun (CN BC)
Copyright: The Vancouver Sun 2000
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Author: Michelle Simik
PROPOSED BYLAW CRITICIZED FOR FLOUTING RIGHTS OF LANGLEY TENANTS
A proposed Langley bylaw that would allow police, landlords and city
officials to enter renters' homes at will was scoffed at Sunday by the
president of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association.
"It wouldn't last 10 or 20 seconds in court," said Craig Jones, barely
unable to contain his laughter at the proposal, which is aimed at curbing an
outbreak of marijuana - growing operations in rental properties. "It is
monstrously unconstitutional and goes against every constitutional tenant
laid down since the Magna Carta."
The bylaw, an amendment to the business licence bylaw, would require anyone
renting a property to buy a business licence. It would also give city
officials, landlords and the police the right to enter a tenant's house at
any time and for any reason.
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