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Which Way, L.A.?

LA City Council Takes Up Medical Marijuana Ordinance

Since California voters approved Medical Marijuana 13 years ago, the legislature has passed a law intended to lay out a process for distribution. Many cities have limited the number of dispensaries and regulated sales. Not so the City of Los Angeles.

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

Since California voters approved Medical Marijuana 13 years ago, the legislature has passed a law intended to lay out a process for distribution. Many cities have limited the number of dispensaries and regulated sales. Not so the City of Los Angeles. Tomorrow the City Council will make another stab at the problem with both the City Attorney and the District Attorney threatening action if the Council gets it wrong.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Sonya Geis

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    John Hoeffel

    Los Angeles Times

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    Eduardo Reyes

    Los Angeles City Councilman

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    John Duran

    former Mayor of West Hollywood

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