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    From weed to wages, the new year ushers in new laws affecting consumers

    by David Lazarus, Los Angeles Times Jan 03, 2018 4 minutes

    LOS ANGELES - Hundreds of new California laws took effect Monday with the beginning of the new year. For consumers, some are real standouts.

    Let's take a look, shall we?

    Legal weed: The arrival of legal recreational marijuana is possibly the biggest change affecting the Golden State this year. Adults age 21 and older can buy pot from licensed dispensaries between the hours of 6 in the morning and 10 at night.

    I'm not advocating anyone to toke up - it's been more than 20 years since I've had a puff (yes, I inhaled) - but it's about time we treated weed the same as its closest

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