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California: Legislation Advanced to Governor Permitting Live Events at Marijuana On-Site Consumption Lounges

NORML

Local establishments authorized to permit adults to consume cannabis on their premises will be able to expand their operations to include food services and live events, under legislation advanced to the Governor’s desk.

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Study: Young Adults’ Consumption of Alcohol, Cigarettes, Other Substances Fell Following Marijuana Legalization

NORML

Investigators reported, “Contrary to concerns about spillover effects, implementation of legalized non-medical cannabis coincided with decreases in alcohol and cigarette use and pain reliever misuse.”.

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The Importance of Consumption Spaces

Cannabis Life Network

Canada’s federal and many provincial governments have neglected the importance of cannabis consumption spaces, according to a case study published in Contemporary Drug Problems. Its authors looked at the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC), particularly the consumption space known as “The Box.”

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Las Vegas Officially Opens First Cannabis Consumption Lounge

Veriheal

Seven years after adult-use (recreational) cannabis was first legalized in Nevada, a new endeavor is beginning–the opening of cannabis consumption lounges in Las Vegas. This historic purchase is set to change the marijuana industry in Las Vegas, enhancing its status as a top tourist destination.

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Legislation Introduced To No Longer Deny Citizenship Based on Cannabis Consumption

NORML

On Monday, March 8th, Representative Brenden Boyle (PA-02) introduced legislation (HR 1614) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing marijuana offenses as grounds of inadmissibility or consideration in a good moral character determination, among other legal changes.

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Nevada Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Veriheal

At one time, there was a sign coming into Las Vegas that read, “Don’t gamble with marijuana.” Las Vegas has had a zero-tolerance policy for cannabis for decades. ” Nevada, aka the Silver State, just announced a silver lining to cannabis consumption: Las Vegas will allow cannabis lounges.

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Inside Chicagoland’s first cannabis consumption lounge – RISE Mundelein

Leafly

Cannabis consumption lounges are finally opening across the country. The post Inside Chicagoland’s first cannabis consumption lounge – RISE Mundelein appeared first on Leafly. We get an eye-witness account of the newest in Illinois.