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They want into the marijuana market but face big obstacles
Clip: 5/11/2022 | 3m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Would-be owners point to onerous application process, lack of capital
The doors have been open at the state’s first dozen legal recreational marijuana dispensaries for about three weeks, but it could be a long time before residents see more businesses like them. Would-be owners say they’re struggling to break into the market, pointing to an expensive and prolonged application process and the need to start out with a large pot of seed money.
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They want into the marijuana market but face big obstacles
Clip: 5/11/2022 | 3m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
The doors have been open at the state’s first dozen legal recreational marijuana dispensaries for about three weeks, but it could be a long time before residents see more businesses like them. Would-be owners say they’re struggling to break into the market, pointing to an expensive and prolonged application process and the need to start out with a large pot of seed money.
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