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Pubdate: Wed, 19 Jul 2017
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Copyright: 2017 The Sacramento Bee
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/376
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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