Seminole-owned business strikes deal with marijuana-industry firm

In a move that could have major implications for the medical marijuana industry, a Seminole-owned company is taking the first step toward setting up marijuana-growing operations on Native American land.

A company owned in part by former Seminole Chairman James Billie announced Tuesday it is forming a partnership with a major marijuana investment and advisory firm out of Nevada.

The purpose: Bringing marijuana cultivation and production to Indian land.

“This business could be way bigger than bingo,” Billie said.

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