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Which Way, L.A.?

Will the City of LA Ban Pot Shops?

The City of Los Angeles has been struggling over medical marijuana since California voters approved it under certain conditions in 1996. With no regulation at all, 850 dispensaries popped up by 2009. The City Council pared that down to about 300. Now, led by Councilman José Huizar, a total ban is under consideration.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The City of Los Angeles has been struggling over medical marijuana since California voters approved it under certain conditions in 1996. With no regulation at all, 850 dispensaries popped up by 2009. The City Council pared that down to about 300. Now, led by Councilman José Huizar, a total ban is under consideration.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Sonya Geis

    Senior Managing Editor

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    architecture critic and author

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    José Huizar

    Los Angeles City Council

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    Union of Medical Marijuana Patients

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