With schools shuttered, businesses closed, and the market in disarray, government officials have moved to allow only “essential” services to operate, such as hospitals and pharmacies, grocery stores, and carry-out restaurants.
In a handful of states, however, another niche area of the market has been deemed “essential”; namely, marijuana dispensaries. That’s absurd.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican, so far has stood strong in the face of industry pressure to reverse his decision to temporarily shutter recreational marijuana shops.
Others—such as Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat—have issued orders limiting marijuana sales, only to reverse course after concerted pushback from the industry.
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