California passes law allowing Dutch-style cannabis cafes

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 02, 2024 8:31 pm

LOS ANGELES — Starting next year, diners in the western US state of California can smoke cannabis at certain restaurants, thanks to a new law allowing for 'cannabis cafes' akin to those popularized in the Netherlands.

Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Monday authorizing businesses that are already licensed to sell cannabis to serve hot food and non-alcoholic beverages.

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