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City lawyers eye 4/20 event

The City of Vancouver is reviewing legal options to recover costs from the annual 4/20 event at Sunset Beach.

CTV News reports city council has approved a motion directing staff to look into the matter.

"Let's be clear, this is not a protest. They're selling space on city land," said Coun. Melissa De Genova, who introduced the original motion.

"They know what their costs are every year and they refuse to pay them."

Councillors, however, refused other measures that could have led to legal action against companies involved with the event. Council also rejected a motion to have staff communicate with residents on the impact the 4/20 event has on Sunset Beach.

—with files from CTV Vancouver



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