Jacob Redmond
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With several dozen marijuana dispensaries in Vancouver, there's no shortage of pot in our town.
But a Washington state entrepreneur might lure some Lower Mainland residents across the border by setting up shop within sight of the Peace Arch.
According to Blaine and Birch Bay's community newspaper, the Northern Light, today is the grand opening of Evergreen Cannabis at 922 Peace Portal Drive.
Owner Jacob Lamont is operating the first legal marijuana outlet in Blaine after having a soft opening last week.
"We want the community to come out and meet us and see that we have a friendly, professional environment," Lamont told the Northern Light. "We want people to know that even if they don't believe in marijuana, they can believe that this will be a draw and a benefit to the city."
Eventually, he hopes to carry only local products.
The price of pot has been falling in Washington state since it was legalized.
The Hit & Run blog recently reported that it's now in the low $20 per gram range.
It's still illegal to smoke marijuana in public in Washington state. Anyone who tells a U.S. border official that they've smoked marijuana can still be barred from entering the United States.
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Full Article: Marijuana shop opens near Canadian border in Blaine | Georgia Straight, Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly
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But a Washington state entrepreneur might lure some Lower Mainland residents across the border by setting up shop within sight of the Peace Arch.
According to Blaine and Birch Bay's community newspaper, the Northern Light, today is the grand opening of Evergreen Cannabis at 922 Peace Portal Drive.
Owner Jacob Lamont is operating the first legal marijuana outlet in Blaine after having a soft opening last week.
"We want the community to come out and meet us and see that we have a friendly, professional environment," Lamont told the Northern Light. "We want people to know that even if they don't believe in marijuana, they can believe that this will be a draw and a benefit to the city."
Eventually, he hopes to carry only local products.
The price of pot has been falling in Washington state since it was legalized.
The Hit & Run blog recently reported that it's now in the low $20 per gram range.
It's still illegal to smoke marijuana in public in Washington state. Anyone who tells a U.S. border official that they've smoked marijuana can still be barred from entering the United States.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Marijuana shop opens near Canadian border in Blaine | Georgia Straight, Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly
Author: Charlie Smith
Contact: webeditor@straight.com
Photo Credit: KING5
Website: Home | Georgia Straight, Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly
