Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Coming To California With Celebrity Backing: Here’s Who Pushed For The Bill

On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill allowing licensed cannabis lounges to sell food and host ticketed events, essentially giving birth to Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes

These venues will allow patrons to enjoy marijuana while eating food in the same establishment—a major shift for California’s cannabis scene, SFGate reported.

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The state’s existing laws permit individuals to consume cannabis inside licensed lounges, but these businesses have been prohibited from offering food.

With the new legislation, customers will no longer need to step out of the lounge in search of a meal or …

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