A Native American tribe in Minnesota launched recreational marijuana sales Tuesday, the first day the state’s new law legalizing possession, use and home grows went into effect.
NativeCare, which previously sold medical marijuana, opened its doors on the remote Red Lake Nation to consumers, the Minnesota Reformer reported, sparking a new era for cannabis enthusiasts and advocates in the Midwest market.
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More than a hundred shoppers lined up to be among the first to purchase recreational marijuana at NativeCare, with some driving hours from neighboring states in the Great Plains, according to the Reformer.
The Red Lake Nation, located about 250 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, better known as the Twin Cities, announced its planned opening a few weeks ago.
Similar to other states, such as Arizona, Nevada and New York, tribal nations in Minnesota can establish marijuana retail programs outside the scope and enforcement of state regulators.
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