Pubdate: Sat, 08 Nov 2014
Source: Denver Post (CO)
Copyright: 2014 The Denver Post Corp
Contact:  http://www.denverpost.com/
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Author: Kevin A. Mahmalji

LET POT SHOPS STAY OPEN LATER

I am writing to encourage the Denver City Council to change the 
current hours of operation for marijuana businesses operating in 
Denver. Like most people, I believe that the purpose of Amendment 64 
is to minimize black-market marijuana sales by providing access to a 
legal and regulated alternative, but Denver's restrictive hours of 
operation are making that impossible. After regulated facilities 
close at 7 p.m., the purchase of marijuana continues through illegal 
channels such as black-market dealers on Craigslist and other social 
media outlets.

It's an unjust policy that forces marijuana businesses and consumers 
to choose between a very limited legal market or an easily accessible 
black-market option that offers delivery. When the benefits are so 
great and there is no harm done to existing businesses or 
neighborhoods, it makes perfect sense to support a change in the 
hours of operation.

Kevin A. Mahmalji,

Denver
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