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Alaska: On Site Marijuana Consumption Rules Finalized

NORML

Under the new rules, which take effect April 11, licensed cannabis retailers may apply with state regulators for an additional “on site consumption endorsement.” It is anticipated that the initial on site consumption areas may be approved by this summer. ”

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Consumption Lounges: What Is This Unique Business Model?

Medical Marijuana Pages

What are the actual advantages of the rare consumption lounge business model? You may have seen a vape or CBD shop advertise a lounge area. Read More

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Oregon: Cannabis Social Consumption Bill SB 639 Is About Civil Rights

NORML

Nearly 10 years after opening the first cannabis cafe in the United States , Oregon NORML ( ornorml.org ) executive director Madeline Martinez is appealing directly to legislators in Salem to pass a bill sponsored by Senator Lew Frederick (D-Portland) that would finally legalize her trademark business, The World Famous Cannabis Cafe.

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Illinois House Bill permits on-sight event consumption

Illinois News Joint

Despite the fact that Illinois’ prohibitive laws for on-sight cannabis consumption have foiled many event planners from hosting events, Illinois may be set to host more cannabis-friendly events in 2023 than the last three years combined. The post Illinois House Bill permits on-sight event consumption appeared first on Illinois News Joint.

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Illinois bills would create On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act

Illinois News Joint

We at Illinois News Joint and News Joint Events have been attending and hosting open-consumption events for yearsbut not without obstacles. Despite the complications, cannabis-consumption events have steadily increased, and event planners are poised to host more cannabis-consumption events in Illinois than ever before.

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OKAY Cannabis opens consumption lounge

Illinois News Joint

Along with the already existing bakery, café, and cocktail bar, OKAY Cannabis recently opened an adjacent consumption lounge. The OKAY Cannabis Consumption Lounge offers a culinary experience with a selection of light bites, baked goods, and more. The post OKAY Cannabis opens consumption lounge appeared first on Illinois News Joint.

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ICCA to advocate for on-premise cannabis consumption

Illinois News Joint

In our six-part series, “ Part 2: What Illinois cannabis patients really want ,” we discussed the absence of safe on-premise spaces in Illinois for legal consumption of cannabis. We hope this new exemption will be flexible enough to apply to all potential on-premise businesses,” said Nathan. “We We don’t want to repeat that.”