Tantalus Labs

History:

• Founded by Dan Sutton on October 29, 2012.
• Designed SunLab, the first cannabis cultivation facility in North America.
• Health Canada approved their Medical Marijuana License on May 29, 2017.
• Received sales license from Health Canada on August 17, 2018.
• Launched Tantalus Prime e-commerce program on September 12, 2018.

Controversies:

• Protest in Maple Ridge by 150 residents on May 22, 2015.
• Concerns about well water depletion and proximity to residential neighborhoods.
• Tantalus Labs licensed well access with BC Ministry of Forestry.
• Committed to rainwater as primary irrigation source.

Environmental Issues:

• CEO identified high carbon footprint in modern indoor growing techniques.

Political Advocacy:

• Produced policy guidance document with Hanway Associates for BC Ministries in 2017.
• Recommendations on legal age of consumption, Retail Licensing, and more.
• Published the document for public accountability.

References:

• MJBiz Daily on Tantalus Labs restructuring.
• Vancouver Sun on Health Canada medical marijuana license.
• Markets Insider on Tantalus Labs’ sales license.
• The GrowthOp on flagship product line launch.
• Global News on protest against Tantalus Labs.

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