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Los Angeles Aims To Close Some Pot Dispensaries

Dec. 14, 2009
The city of Los Angeles is home to nearly 1,000 medical marijuana dispensaries. Its desired target is fewer than 100, so the city wants to close hundreds of existing pot storefronts and create tougher guidelines on where other dispensaries can locate.
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