ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have set an opening date for North Carolina's first marijuana dispensary.
The date — no surprise — is April 20. It is recognized as the national cannabis holiday.
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 be in the tribe's old bingo hall on US 19 near Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. This is west of Asheville.