42 CA Businesses Have Permits To Sell Marijuana Starting Jan 1

CALIFORNIA -- Just 42 businesses in California have received their permits to begin selling recreational marijuana on Jan. 1. The Associated Press reported that another 150 businesses are waiting for approval.

Major cities Los Angeles and San Francisco "were late to approve local regulations, meaning no recreational pot shops there will open their doors Monday," the Associated Press reported.

"The lucky few outlets with licenses — mainly in San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Palm Springs area and Santa Cruz — think they have an edge being first out of the gate," the article read. "But excitement about California joining the growing list of states and Washington, D.C., with legal recreational weed is tempered with the stresses of ensuring shelves are stocked in the face of uncertain demand."

California voters decided to legalize marijuana during the November 2016 election. Since that election, elected officials have implemented several rules on how to regulate the drug.

Retailers have also been gearing up for the big day with Jack in the Box unveiling a "Munchie Meal" for marijuana smokers and a winery introducing a marijuana-infused wine.

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