In the North Carolina mountains, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians open North Carolina's first marijuana dispensary on Saturday.
Saturday -- no surprise -- is April 20, recognized as the national cannabis holiday.
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The dispensary will offer a range of products from vape pens to pre-packaged buds, marijuana cigarettes and edibles. All products have been produced locally.
Back in September, tribal members voted to approve the adult use of marijuana on tribal land without a cannabis card.
Right now, you must be an adult and have a medical card to purchase marijuana on tribal land. Any N.C. resident age 21 or over with any of 18 health conditions can apply for a medical card.
The dispensary will also accept valid patient cards from other states.
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It will be in the tribe's old bingo hall on US 19 near Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. This is west of Asheville.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this article said purchasing marijuana on tribal land is open to all adults. You must be age 21 or over and have a medical card to purchase marijuana on tribal land.
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