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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDispensaries closing tonight in Nevada for the duration per Governor's order
Get it while you can.
No related story other than the Governor's formalizing the temporary closure of non-essential businesses. I personally called the dispensaries to verify.
lunasun
(21,646 posts)in Illinois to same stay at home decree 5 pm tomorrow
Does that include medicinal mj clinics ?
Seems like that would be a pharmacy
Thats ok Im illegally good . I wont smoke now but made a stash of cookies for these times we are in
One friend's first question when discussing stay at home rules and everything closing but essentials
But they are going to keep liquor stores open right ?
I have no idea
but not really a grocery exactly but they do sell chips and cigs I guess
pecosbob
(7,545 posts)but convenience stores and liquor stores that sell beer, cigarettes and snacks are staying open here in Nevada. I would think that States that have medical-only dispensaries will likely see them remain open if only for delivery.
lunasun
(21,646 posts)The last I heard about the recreation mj places they were letting only a few in at a time and spacing waiting in line . An hourly sanitize done
But you are correct what constitutes essential services vary by state and cannabis and liquor are part of that in IL
So no need here to run out and get pot or liquor by 5 pm tomorrow in IL
For the purposes of this Executive Order, Essential Businesses and Operations means Healthcare and Public Health Operations, Human Services Operations, Essential Governmental Functions, and Essential Infrastructure, and the following:1
a. Stores that sell groceries and medicine. Grocery stores, pharmacies, certified farmers markets, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, convenience stores, and other establishments engaged in the retail sale of groceries, canned food, dry goods, frozen foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet supplies, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and any other household consumer products (such as cleaning and personal care products). This includes stores that sell groceries, medicine, including medication not requiring a medical prescription, and also that sell other non-grocery products, and products necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and Essential Businesses and Operations;
b. Food, beverage, and cannabis production and agriculture. Food and beverage manufacturing, production, processing, and cultivation, including farming, livestock, fishing, baking, and other production agriculture, including cultivation, marketing, production, and distribution of animals and goods for consumption; licensed medical and adult use cannabis dispensaries and licensed cannabis cultivation centers; and businesses that provide food, shelter, and other necessities of life for animals, including animal shelters, rescues, shelters, kennels, and adoption facilities;
https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/21288-Gov._Pritzker_Stay_at_Home_Order.pdf
tinrobot
(10,924 posts)Personally, I think people are going to need all the help they can get.