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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Dazed and Confused over Orange County's Pot Policies?

    Medical marijuana was approved by California voters in 1996, and it's a billion-dollar industry. But state law gives cities the option of either approving dispensaries or banning them. Anaheim had more than 110 dispensaries three years ago. Since then, it's been closing them down — going to court and shutting off their water and power.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 11, 2015 • 1 min read

    Medical marijuana was approved by California voters in 1996, and it's a billion-dollar industry. But state law gives cities the option of either approving dispensaries or banning them. Anaheim had more than 110 dispensaries three years ago. Since then, it's been closing them down — going to court and shutting off their water and power. The city is now saying "no," but Santa Ana, next door, held a lottery last Thursday for 20 licenses. No less than 630 applicants paid $1700 each for a chance to open a business.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Santa Ana City Councilman

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      Anaheim City Council

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    The full episode

    2 of 2
    Medical Marijuana and a Tale of Two Cities
    1. 0:00Who Gets the Greek Theatre?
    2. 6:58Dazed and Confused over Orange County's Pot Policies? You’re reading this
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