Cherokee Tribe Sanctions Recreational Marijuana Sales

Overview

• Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' council voted 8-2 in favor of the ordinance.
• Recreational sales expected to begin in August, initially limited to tribal members.
• Projected first-year revenue could reach $385 million if sales open to all adults.
• Legalization follows a successful referendum with 70% voter approval last September.
• Cannabis use remains illegal in North Carolina outside tribal lands.