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NC senator questions legality of tribal cannabis enterprise

The Justice Department will investigate claims that a North Carolina tribe is marketing cannabis products to children and…

News October 17
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Tribally owned cannabis stores have grown by 24% since May 2024

Native American tribes maintained a strong presence in cannabis markets throughout the United States in the past year.

News May 23
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North Carolina recreational marijuana sales on tribal lands attract thousands

More than 4,000 consumers purchased marijuana over the weekend at Great Smoky Cannabis Co., marking a historic development…

News September 10
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North Carolina tribe to open adult-use marijuana sales to all on Sept. 7

Adult-use marijuana will be available to anyone 21 and older at a Native American-owned cannabis store in North…

News August 2
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Republican opposition defeats North Carolina medical cannabis again

For the third straight year, a proposal to legalize medical cannabis has failed in the North Carolina Legislature.

News July 5
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North Carolina tribe to launch recreational marijuana sales July 4

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina will launch recreational marijuana sales on the Fourth…

News July 3
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North Carolina Senate approves medical marijuana legalization

In a surprise move, the North Carolina state Senate added medical marijuana legalization to a hemp bill that…

News June 21
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North Carolina tribe could launch adult-use marijuana sales in 30-75 days

A Native American tribe in North Carolina that began medical marijuana sales less than two months ago now…

News June 6
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Tribally owned marijuana store numbers up 25% since 2023

As of May 2024, there are 57 tribally owned marijuana stores in nine states, roughly 25% more than…

News May 20
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