In a historic vote, members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have decided legalize the possession and sale of marijuana on their tribal lands, extending this measure beyond previously authorized medicinal use. According to the results of an unofficial survey, about 70% of voters They supported this decision on Thursday.
The new measure expands the decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana within the boundaries of Qualla, which is the region where this group resides.
Breaking: For the first time, weed will be legal in part of North Carolina. Unofficial results show the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians passing the referendum by a large margin pic.twitter.com/nvKWovrSIc
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) September 8, 2023
What is the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians?
In the history of the Cherokee Indians, in the year 1835, some were persuaded to sign a relocation agreement in search of a better life. This led to the infamous “Trail of Tears” between 1838 and 1839, in which most of the Cherokee were removed to Oklahoma by the federal government.
However, a small group refused to leave and took refuge in the Smoky Mountains. Over time, they received land in western North Carolina and they became known as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
What are the boundaries of the Cherokee Indians and where is it?
More than 1,000 years ago, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians ruled more than 140,000 square miles stretching across the present-day southern United States.
Currently, this community is located in the mountainous areas of North Carolina, more specifically in Qualla, which encompasses 57,000 acres (23,000 hectares).
How do Cherokee Indians use marijuana and when did they decriminalize possession?
In 2021, the tribe decriminalized possession of small quantities. Additionally, the tribe has established a medical marijuana structure which includes a tribal business dedicated to the cultivation and sale of cannabis.
What is the only place in North Carolina where you can legally buy marijuana?
There are still no dispensaries in North Carolina currently. Precisely, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians seeks to create a place where this plant can be legally soldwhich would be unique in the state.
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2023-09-08 17:30:00
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