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Sep. 15, 2017

Give Big Marijuana an inch and we’ll regret it

Using its burgeoning profits, the marijuana industry is dramatically influencing public policy in San Diego and other California cities.

By Scott Chipman

At the Sept. 11 San Diego City Council meeting, Big Marijuana was there in force. They argued for even more commercialization of the marijuana trade, which will boost their marijuana careers and business profits. The city council already created a pot industry in San Diego several years ago by allowing two pot shops (these aren’t dispensaries) per council district. Now, using their marijuana profits, they are dramatically influencing public policy.

However,...

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