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Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission Announces Two Cannabis Retail Outlet Locations

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The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has announced new details regarding the province’s model for cannabis sales. The province will have four dedicated, government-owned retail locations in 2018, as well as an e-commerce platform with direct-to-home delivery. Retail sites will be located in Charlottetown, Summerside, Montague and West Prince. The four locations were chosen
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Prince Edward Island Cannabis Legalization FAQs

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Why did the federal government decide to legalize cannabis? The Government of Canada has chosen to create a legal framework governing the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis in Canada. More information about the federal government’s proposed framework can be found here: www.canada.ca/en/services/health/campaigns/legalizing-strictly-regulating-cannabis-facts.html How can I learn about the legislative, regulatory, and policy-related decisions made
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Buying Cannabis in Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Will there be cannabis retail stores? Under the proposed approach, the Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) will oversee the operation of four (4) stores upon legalization in July 2018. These stores are tentatively slated to be located in Charlottetown, Summerside, Montague, and the West Prince Region of the PEI. What will the cannabis
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Western Regional Cannabis Business Alliance Launches to Advocate on behalf of Legal Cannabis State Marketplaces

  WESTERN REGIONAL CANNABIS Business Alliance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2018 Contact: Aaron Pickus, WRCBA, media@wrcba.org Cary Carrigan, Executive Director, Alaska Marijuana Industry Association Western Regional Cannabis Business Alliance Launches to Advocate on behalf of Legal Cannabis State Marketplaces American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Arizona form
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Province Sets Next Policy Directions For Cannabis Legalization

(Featured Photo shows ministers Robert Mitchell, Heath MacDonald, and Jordan Brown announce the next cannabis policy directions.  As Prince Edward Island works to meet the federal government’s timeline for cannabis legalization this summer, the province continues to set policy direction to meet the needs and expectations of Islanders. The province today (January 16) announced next
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Prince Edward Island Sets First Directions On Cannabis Regulation

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The provincial government today outlined three significant directions related to implementing the federal government’s objective of legalizing cannabis. As Prince Edward Island prepares in the months ahead for legislation and enforcement of federal cannabis legalization, the provincial government is focused on: ensuring Islanders can make an informed choice; and reducing the illegal market for cannabis.
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Mat-Su Borough Enacts Short-Term Ban On Cannabis Until Voters Decide In Election

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Borough puts the brakes on pot businesses Brian O’Connor May 5, 2016 WASILLA — Valley residents won’t be able to buy legal marijuana in unincorporated areas of the Mat-Su Borough until voters decide the issue at the polls. The borough assembly voted 7-0 Tuesday to enact a short-term ban on marijuana sales in areas outside
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Houston Alaska City Council Projects Cannabis Tax Revenue Could Exceed $150,000 A Year

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Houston preps for pot cash windfall Brian O’Connor Apr 16, 2016  1 Facebook Twitter Email Frontiersman file photo Facebook Twitter Email Print Save HOUSTON — Marijuana money could add a significant boost to Houston’s finances, according to a projection presented at Thursday’s city council meeting. Mayor Virgie Thompson distributed a rough estimate showing that with
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Proposed Wasilla Pot Open Container Restriction Fails To Get Enough City Council Votes

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    https://www.frontiersman.com/news/proposed-wasilla-pot-open-container-rule-fails/article_589ce19a-f223-11e5-95e0-d37a7c33d65b.html Proposed Wasilla pot ‘open container’ rule fails Brian O’Connor Mar 24, 2016 WASILLA — A bag of marijuana may safely ride in the seat of someone’s car from Houston to Palmer along Wasilla streets — at least for now. On Monday, the Wasilla City Council voted 3-2 in favor of an ordinance
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