Following recent marijuana legalization discussions throughout the Lower Mainland, the Surrey Board of Trade has announced its opposition to the proposal, saying legalization would pose serious threats to the business community.
"Considering the potential of loss of production, disruption in the workplace due to the risk of impaired machinery operation, the impact on interpersonal relations in the workplace and the potential increased costs of absenteeism and health programs, the Surrey Board of Trade believes that marijuana should remain illegal," said the SBOT in a release.
The board states that increased use would lead to impaired concentration and short-term memory difficulties, lower attentiveness and motor-skills, slurred speech and decreased reaction time.
