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Prime Minister Gaston Browne yesterday visited the country\u2019s first licensed cannabis dispensary \u2013 Grow Antigua and Barbuda Medicinal Dispensary and Retail Store \u2013 which is located at Redcliffe Quay.<\/p>

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History was made when the cannabis dispensary, retail store and smoke shop opened on 15th August.<\/p>\n

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The store sells a variety of cannabis related paraphernalia and growing supplies.<\/p>

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Presently, applications are being accepted for Grow\u2019s Member Waiting List which allows customers to apply for a medical cannabis user licence.<\/p>

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So far, over 200 people have signed up.<\/p>\n

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Minister Browne said he wished to see first-hand the operations of the dis- pensary, to hear of the challenges the operators may be facing and get their feedback on how the government may be able to re- solve some of these issues.<\/p>

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The prime minister said he was \u201cquite impressed\u201d with what he saw during his visit. (POINTE XPRESS)<\/p>\n

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