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Sacramento just took a bold step forward for cannabis consumers and businesses alike, approving a five-year pilot program that lets licensed dispensaries open on-site consumption lounges—where you can legally smoke, vape, or enjoy edibles right in the store. Two types of lounges are set to launch: non-smoking spaces for edibles and drinks, and smoking/vaping zones in specially ventilated areas. After years of advocacy by business owners frustrated by the lack of safe, legal consumption spots, this move aims to create a regulated, responsible environment. But with steep permit fees—over $7,000 for Type 1, nearly $10,000 for Type 2—some worry smaller or social equity businesses may be left behind. Applications open next month, and the city will closely monitor the program’s impact before deciding if it becomes permanent.

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