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Urban governments in Saskatchewan are getting “anxious” about the provincial government’s plans to deal with legalized marijuana, according to the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).

The association on Tuesday called on the provincial government to start consulting about its plans for when the federal government follows through on its promise to legalize recreational cannabis in eight months.

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SUMA president Gordon Barnhart said the pending legalization of marijuana looms as one of the chief concerns expressed during seven regional meetings held last month.

Other provincial governments are already establishing regulations, some of which feature heavy restrictions, while others leave many decisions to municipal governments.

“It’s a ripple effect and we’re anxious to hear from both levels of government about what’s on the radar so we can prepare as well,” Barnhart said.