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Pubdate: Wed, 19 Jul 2017
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Copyright: 2017 The Sacramento Bee
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Author: John Holland
COULD CANNABIS BE COMING TO YOUR COUNTY FAIR? IT DEPENDS ON THE LOCAL
MANAGEMENT
California's county fairs -- those wholesome showcases of agricultural
bounty -- could become places to score some pot.
Gov. Jerry Brown last week signed a bill that details how to carry out
the November 2016 ballot measure that legalizes recreational marijuana
as of January 2018. Tucked deep in the text is an option for county
fairs to allow sampling and sales for people 21 and older in
designated spots.
The Stanislaus County Fair has had "minor discussions" among the board
and Chief Executive Officer Matt Cranford about the issue, spokeswoman
Adrenna Alkhas said by email.
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