World’s First-Ever Marijuana Retail License Issued in Colorado

by Gary Kopycinski on November 22, 2013

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DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. The world’s first-ever marijuana retail license was issued in Central City, Colorado on Thursday. The recipient of the local license, Annie’s, which is currently operating as a medical marijuana center, still must receive its state license. Businesses in localities across Colorado are scheduled to begin selling marijuana to adults 21 and older starting January 1, 2014.