Tribal members in Cherokee can legally buy recreational marijuana, and it's giving some residents hope for marijuana legalization in the state in the future. Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians backed the adult use of marijuana on their tribal land in an overwhelming vote in September and the legal purchase of medical marijuana in April. The sale is only for tribal … [Read more...] about Cherokee residents see future of marijuana legalization as tribal members take advantage of recreational sales
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Cherokee vote passes: NC’s first recreational marijuana market likely in ’60-75 days’
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council has voted to amend Tribal Code to allow the sale of recreational marijuana, opening the door for North Carolina's first recreational marijuana dispensary to open on the Qualla Boundary by the end of the summer, despite the drug being illegal in the state. A cannabis plant grow room in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' … [Read more...] about Cherokee vote passes: NC’s first recreational marijuana market likely in ’60-75 days’
Stop delaying Cherokee marijuana sales to any adults who want it, 2 tribal leaders say
Two prominent members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians criticized the tribal council recently for the time it’s taking to expand sales at the tribe’s new medical cannabis superstore to all adults. Council members replied at a May 7 council work session that plans remain on track to approve the required ordinance in June. “This was the plan all along,” council member … [Read more...] about Stop delaying Cherokee marijuana sales to any adults who want it, 2 tribal leaders say
Smokies’ first dispensary to open: Cherokee’s long-awaited marijuana venture to finally generate some green
The path to cannabis legalization on the Qualla Boundary has been riddled with roadblocks, some of which the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians painstakingly navigated around, some of which it has bulldozed. Now, everything will come to a head on 4/20 when Qualla Enterprise’s new marijuana dispensary will host its grand opening and begin selling product to anyone with a valid … [Read more...] about Smokies’ first dispensary to open: Cherokee’s long-awaited marijuana venture to finally generate some green
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians To Open First Dispensary in North Carolina
North Carolina-based Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will officially be opening its cannabis dispensary on tribal land, effective as of April 20. This will also mark the opening of North Carolina’s first dispensary, since state legislators have not legalized medical cannabis. The EBCI tribe lies on 57,000 acres, called the Qualla Boundary. According to a press release … [Read more...] about Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians To Open First Dispensary in North Carolina
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Approves First Medical Cannabis Cards
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is continuing its path toward cannabis accessibility, and as of last week the tribe officially issued its first medical cannabis cards. According to EBCI Cannabis Control Board (CCB) executive director, Neil Denman, a Cherokee Police Commission monthly meeting was held on Oct. 12. In a presentation featuring Denman and his colleague, … [Read more...] about Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Approves First Medical Cannabis Cards
Cherokee’s budding medical marijuana operation sparks legal concerns, doctor hesitation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Medical marijuana could soon be available to patients in North Carolina from a new operation in Cherokee. Cherokee's budding medical marijuana operation sparks legal concerns, doctor hesitation “Just because Cherokee has decided it wants to do this, it doesn’t mean it can speak on behalf of the state of North Carolina. It can’t, or on behalf of the … [Read more...] about Cherokee’s budding medical marijuana operation sparks legal concerns, doctor hesitation
Western NC tribe could legalize marijuana on tribal lands
CHEROKEE, N.C. — A historic vote will take place Thursday that could legalize the possession and use of marijuana in part of western North Carolina. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians just west of Waynesville will go to the polls to vote this week. Already, there’s been a high turnout among early voters. Officials are expecting more of the same Thursday when voters head to … [Read more...] about Western NC tribe could legalize marijuana on tribal lands
Republican threatens to ‘defund’ NC tribe on brink of historic marijuana vote
Cherokee Medical Marijuana and Dispensary The Eastern Band of Cherokee plans to open a dispensary for medical marijuana and members will vote on broader legalization in September. As Cherokee tribal members in North Carolina prepare to vote on legalizing adult-use cannabis, a congressman from the area is threatening to defund the tribe — whether the measure passes or not. U.S. … [Read more...] about Republican threatens to ‘defund’ NC tribe on brink of historic marijuana vote
