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Curaleaf Opens Hemp-Only Store for THC Products

5/4/2025

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Curaleaf Opens Hemp Store

Curaleaf has launched a groundbreaking hemp-only store in West Palm Beach, Florida, enabling adults 21 and over to purchase THC-infused products without needing a medical card. This innovative step comes after a setback in legalizing recreational marijuana, but Curaleaf remains poised to navigate potential regulatory shifts ahead.

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Curaleaf Opens Hemp Store

Curaleaf has launched a groundbreaking hemp-only store in West Palm Beach, Florida, enabling adults 21 and over to purchase THC-infused products without needing a medical card. This innovative step comes after a setback in legalizing recreational marijuana, but Curaleaf remains poised to navigate potential regulatory shifts ahead.

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