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Washington State Begin to Issue Retail Pot Licenses


Washington state takes the final step in legalizing recreational marijuana use on Monday when officials begin to issue retail licenses to stores that could begin selling cannabis 24 hours later.

State regulators have accepted 334 marijuana retail applications. Only about 20 stores are expected to open on Tuesday. The Washington State Liquor Control Board has said many applicants have not passed final inspections, and some municipalities also have banned the retail sale of marijuana. More stores will open as state inspectors sign off on applications.


Reporting by Jimmy Lovaas.