Edward Dean Bielert

Order Issued:  Compliance Order of $489,627.12

On October 29, 2019, the Community Safety Unit (CSU) attended a cannabis store operated by Edward Dean Bielert, located at 161 Lower Ganges Road, in the city of Salt Spring Island, BC, for the purpose of providing education on the seizure authorities and consequences for selling cannabis contrary to the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act (CCLA).

On September 9, 2020, CSU Officers conducted an enforcement inspection at Edward Dean Bielert’s store pursuant to section 89 of the CCLA. During this Enforcement Inspection, CSU Officers seized cannabis from Edward Dean Bielert’s store pursuant to section 89(1)(g) of the CCLA.

On October 17, 2023, the Director of the CSU issued a Notice of Administrative Monetary Penalty, proposing to impose an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) on Edward Dean Bielert based on CSU’s enforcement inspection.

Following a hearing, the Deputy Director issued a compliance order on July 30, 2026, imposing an AMP in the amount of $489,627.12 pursuant to section 94 of the CCLA. The Deputy Director concluded on the evidence before her that Edward Dean Beilert was selling cannabis in contravention of section 15 of the CCLA. After considering all relevant factors, including the need for deterrence, the Deputy Director exercised her discretion under section 94(1) of the CCLA to impose an AMP on Edward Dean Bielert. In reaching this decision, the Deputy Director also considered the statutory purposes underlying the CCLA, which include to prioritize the health and safety of British Columbians, protect children and youth, reduce the illegal cannabis market and support economic development opportunities in the province

Pursuant to section 94(2)(a) of the CCLA, the amount of the AMP is equal to two times the retail value of the cannabis that was sold, possessed for the purpose of sale or produced in contravention of the CCLA.  The Deputy Director calculated the retail value of the cannabis that Edward Dean Bielert sold was $244,813.56 and therefore, the AMP imposed on Edward Dean Bielert is $489,627.12.