In Historic Vote, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

[Eugene]

Source: Native News Online

In Historic Vote, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

BY DARREN THOMPSON SEPTEMBER 08, 2023

On Thursday, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) voted 2,464 to 1,057 to legalize recreational adult-use marijuana on Cherokee tribal territory, known as the Qualla Boundary.

The vote is not legislation, however, and would require action by the EBCI Tribal Council to make recreational marijuana legal on the reservation. It will be the only place in North Carolina that permits the sale and use of recreational cannabis.

The vote comes less than a week after North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) introduced his Stop Pot Act in the House of Representatives. The bill seeks to penalize states and tribes that legalize recreational marijuana. If it passes, it would withhold 10% of federal highway funds from states and federally recognized tribes that receive transportation funding.

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[walkingman]

1. At some point the voters will rid themselves of these ignorant people who are living

in the dark ages.

[Emile]

4. I hope you are right.

Here in my state they vote for the magic R. That's all that matters to them. Ignorant assholes. . .

[Silent Type]

2. Well, might be time to head back to Cherokee NC if finalized.

[peacebuzzard]

3. Hopefully it can be offered commercially for tribal revenue

just like the casinos. it would be great for generating income for the Cherokees. They deserve this break and so much more.