How Louisiana’s Native American Tribes Could Pioneer Legal Cannabis Sales Despite State Bans
In Louisiana, cannabis is strictly regulated, available only via prescription for approved medical conditions. Yet, a potential legal loophole could soon allow Native American tribes in the state to sell marijuana, bypassing stringent state restrictions.
The precedent comes from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina, where despite statewide prohibitions, the tribe is legally selling marijuana. According to News Radio 710 KEEL, doing this hinges on their status as a federally recognized, self-governing entity – a status some Louisiana tribes also hold.
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