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Danville approves ordinances for cannabis consumption lounges

Illinois News Joint

The Danville City Council voted Tuesday to approve two ordinance amendments pertaining to cannabis-consumption lounges. Needing 8 votes to pass, the City Council voted 9-5 to approve the ordinances that now allows licensed dispensaries in Danville to host on-site consumption of cannabis between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. and 10 p.m.

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Illinois bills would create On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act

Illinois News Joint

We at Illinois News Joint and News Joint Events have been attending and hosting open-consumption events for yearsbut not without obstacles. Despite the complications, cannabis-consumption events have steadily increased, and event planners are poised to host more cannabis-consumption events in Illinois than ever before.

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What’s the deal with cannabis consumption lounges?

The Cannigma

Cannabis consumption lounges may be coming to a country, state, or city near you. Much like MedMen’s glass-enclosed “ apple store of weed ” revolutionized the cannabis buying experience, consumption lounges will finally bring cannabis out of the shadows and into full sight. But the next wave in hospitality is coming. Related Stories.

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Regarding COVID-19, A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director

NORML

During this trying time, we must come together to protect this community, as well as the health and safety of others. However, while we are living through the current pandemic we should all be more mindful of our day-to-day consumption practices, and how the choices we make impact not only ourselves, but also those we care about.

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Red, High, and Blue Afroman concert rescheduled

Illinois News Joint

A couple months ago, the Red, High, and Blue event, featuring Afroman, was cancelled because of inclement weather, specifically air quality safety hazards. High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center has since rescheduled the open-consumption event for Oct. The event is set to start at 4:20 p.m.

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IDFPR adopts amendment for cannabis dispensary licensing process

Illinois News Joint

Security requirements, including signage, inventory control, destruction of cannabis and cannabis infused products, and requirements for onsite consumption lounges have been added. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ownership changes, reorganizations or relocations). Washington St.,

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Hemp bill could solve medical patient dilemma

Illinois News Joint

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.