Many marijuana businesses were just starting to open lounges and tasting rooms where their customers could enjoy the products they purchased when the coronavirus pandemic struck a year ago, forcing those plans to be put on hold.

Legal and regulatory issues also have presented hurdles in some states like Washington State where it's a class-c felony to "maintain or operate a marijuana lounge."

The future of such venues, as a result, is up in the air, raising questions about a business model that entrepreneurs hope to deploy to generate additional sales.

Show Notes: Coronavirus pandemic deals setback to marijuana consumption lounges https://mjbizdaily.com/coronavirus-pandemic-deals-setback-to-marijuana-consumption-lounges-but-some-owners-stick-with-plans/

Host: Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 734 of The Talking Hedge: Your Cannabis Business Podcast. ​Covering cannabis products, reviews, business news, interviews, investments, events, and more. https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info: Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020 Artist: Milochromatic Beats & Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018 Artist: LuxrayBeats

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