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“What I have a problem with is some of their actions that are I think, concerning me that actually speak to the broader issue here about marijuana and what we ultimately do with it,” said Tillis during a hearing in Washington on Tuesday.
Tillis contends the tribe, which operates a legitimate marijuana farm and dispensary on their land in Western North Carolina, is engaging in business practices that are either illegal or should be.
During that Tuesday hearing, Tillis asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to look into their practices, first referring to a Halloween advertisement, allegedly put out by the tribe’s dispensary.
“This worries me because some money-making enterprise kind of seems like its preying on younger people,” said Tillis.
Tillis also suggested the tribe could be illegally shipping their cannabis, as moving product from their farm to the dispensary would force trucks to cross into non-tribal land where marijuana remains illegal.
Michell Hicks, Principal Chief for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians rejected Tillis’ claims, insisting Tillis ignored the truth to advance his own political agenda.
“Our operations are fully compliant with federal and tribal law, guided by safety, transparency, and accountability. Senator Tillis’ attacks are not about legality; they are about ego. To suggest the EBCI would endanger children through marketing or sales practices is inaccurate and it is offensive to the values that guide our tribe,” said Hicks via a statement.
Hicks added that he believes Tillis’ accusations are motivated by his support for the Lumbee Tribe, a tribe that EBCI has long argued should not be federally recognized.
As for the Department of Justices, AG Bondi said her team will investigate Tillis’ concerns.
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