Colorado Marijuana Dispensaries Shut Down, Built Too Near Denver-Boulder Schools
— 08 / 03 / 2012
writer: Rodrick Rainey
Medical Marijuana dispensaries in Colorado are legal. However, they must operate within
respectable boundaries. One of these 'borders' have been crossed by at least
10 dispensaries, leading to US attorney warning for all.
"Everyone who is operating a respectable business model is ok. MMJ, Hash Oils,
and trippy stick vape pens are okay for card-holders in Denver, Boulder, and other cities.
Some dispensaries just need to pay closer attention to detail," says Jasmine Hawkins, blogger for
TrippySticky.com
Indeed, some Denver and Boulder Medical Marijuana dispensaries do need to pay closer
attention to detail. If they had, they might be allowed to remain open. Instead 10 or more
cannabis clubs have received notice they must closer their doors.
The reason for the notice is simple. MMJ clubs in Denver may not operate within 1000 feet of a
school. A simple law, with obvious reasons. These dispensaries have failed to meet that
requirement.
By Monday, September 17th, all these Medical Marijuana dispensaries notified of breaking
state regulations must shut their doors. A list of the stores in violation, were not made public,
but they have received private notice.
Far from a new issue, the US state attorney issued letters to 47 other 'pot shops' earlier in
2012. Those cannabis dispensaries committed similar or equal violations. Given notice
in March and April this year, they have already closed their doors.
These dispensaries are lucky. If prosecuted to the full extent of law, matters could be worse.
According to KKTV,
Federal criminal law includes enhanced penalties for anyone selling drugs within 1000 feet of a
school. Unless approved for exemption by local government, all stores should comply with the
standard.
If dispensaries given notice do not close doors within 45 days, the US Attorney's office
may seize the medical marijuana dispensaries store property, in entirety.
Colorado Marijuana Dispensaries Shut Down, Built Too Near Denver-Boulder Schools
Pics
[ photo ] Denver & Boulder, Colordao Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; graphic design merging state flag and MMJ symbol
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