For those who celebrate 4/20 on Saturday, check out Exit 31 Exotic, Utica’s first official marijuana dispensary. Here’s our exclusive look on the inside.
Exit 31 Exotic Opens to Massive Crowd
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It’s been a long time coming for the city of Utica. Since 2022, after New York State legalized the recreational consumption of cannabis, the city had been patiently waiting for a local and legal dispensary to open up shop.
On Tuesday, February 20, the day finally arrived. Throngs of people lined up on Genesee Street to be among the first to step foot inside the new store.
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The day of the grand opening, Exit 31 Exotic’s General Manager Dylan Bellinger told WIBX in an exclusive interview that he’s excited to finally put an end to the long journey to getting the store out of legal limbo.
Our owner started this journey in 2022 and through lawsuits and court battles we’ve made it through and are finally here. Everything comes from New York State, tested in New York State and sold in New York State.
Exit 31 Exotic held its official ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, which was attended by multiple members of the public,