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Alaska: On Site Marijuana Consumption Rules Finalized

NORML

Lawmakers and regulators have signed off on new regulations explicitly permitting adults to consume cannabis at specially licensed retailers. Under the new rules, which take effect April 11, licensed cannabis retailers may apply with state regulators for an additional “on site consumption endorsement.” ”

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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

One aspect we agree on is that in the near future, a dispensary in the Prairie State will have to be more than just a retail store that sells cannabis products and geared more toward entertainment, a convenient gateway atmosphere, and new experiences. The post OKAY Cannabis opens consumption lounge appeared first on Illinois News Joint.

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Alaska: State Regulators Approve First On-Site Use Locations

NORML

Marijuana consumption sites are coming to Alaska. This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises.

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What You Need to Know About Cannabis and Coronavirus

NORML

However, while we are living through the current pandemic consumers should be more mindful of day-to-day consumption practices. States Taking Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Retail Access to Medical Cannabis During COVID-19 Outbreak. We all know a large part of what binds cannabis consumers together is community and sharing.

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Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

NORML

Both states experienced their highest jumps in tourism following the advent of retail cannabis sales. A third possible explanation is that Washington is adjacent to British Columbia which has a strong reputation for growing marijuana and a laid-back attitude toward marijuana consumption (though use remains illegal).

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NORML’s Statement Regarding the Designation of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

NORML

For those facilities that continue to maintain operations for on-site retail sales, NORML encourages them to engage in recommended best practices in order to keep both their employees and their customers safe. ” NORML has previously provided guidelines for safe and best practices regarding cannabis consumption during this time.