Legislation Targeting Street Weapons Comes Into Effect in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Legislative Building at Wascana Centre in Regina in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Mark Taylor

New legislation that intends to promote safety in public urban spaces by prohibiting street weapons and substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine has come into effect in Saskatchewan.

The Safe Public Spaces Act, also known as the Street Weapons Act, came into effect on Aug. 1, a July 31 news release says.