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Washington's New Weed Dispensaries Won't Have Much to Sell

Washington state's recreational pot dispensaries will receive their first licenses this week to sell a legal product that's less accessible than black market marijuana.

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Washington state's recreational pot dispensaries will receive their first licenses this week to sell a legal product that's less accessible than black market marijuana. When Colorado began selling pot in January, it had to deal with high prices and

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