The dispensary actually opened for business on Saturday in a ceremony that was attended by local dignitaries. As per New Jersey law, it can only sell medical marijuana to qualified patients; recreational cannabis is still outlawed in the state.
The Botanist is an upscale dispensary and product brand, and the Atlantic City branch is designed to be reminiscent of an old-fashioned botanist's laboratory. It features a green foliage wall, a "Seed Bar" where consumers can get educated about marijuana and the various options available, and a private consultation room.
Acreage operates the store in partnership with a local nonprofit organization, the Compassionate Care Foundation (CCF) -- hence its rather long-winded name. Last year, the two entities agreed that CCF would become an Acreage subsidiary; that deal is still pending final regulatory approval.