Thrive made their first sale at 4:20 p.m. to Chair Tick Segerblom
Assembly Bill 374 aimed to legitimize venues similar to Amsterdam's famous lounges
The bill allows dispensaries and lounges to offer food, beverages, and live music events
"What we're trying to do is create responsible consumption practices"
3 businesses received the first licenses in the state
The battle is set between lawmakers and Maine's Attorney General
Haney’s bill would also allow cannabis cafes to host live performances and sell tickets
The bill hopes to help struggling pot businesses diversify
The state’s first 40 cannabis consumption lounge licensees are out
Application period opens October 14, 2022