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Image 2 of 17 Iraq war vet Sean Azzariti purchases an eighth-ounce of Bubba Kush to treat symptoms of PTSD. Iraq war vet Sean Azzariti purchases an eighth-ounce of Bubba Kush to treat symptoms of PTSD.

Image 3 of 17 Opening day prices proved pretty reasonable in Denver Jan. 1. Opening day prices proved pretty reasonable in Denver Jan. 1.

Image 4 of 17 Herb and history fans from Ohio, Virginia, Michigan, Florida and beyond flocked to store openings in downtown Denver Jan. 1. Herb and history fans from Ohio, Virginia, Michigan, Florida and beyond flocked to store openings in downtown Denver Jan. 1.

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Image 6 of 17 Arrests for marijuana possession have plummeted since Colorado voters enacted Amendment 64 in 2012. Arrests for marijuana possession have plummeted since Colorado voters enacted Amendment 64 in 2012.

Image 7 of 17 An estimated $600 million in retail marijuana sales will occur in the next year in Colorado, with $67 million in taxes going to schools and public health. An estimated $600 million in retail marijuana sales will occur in the next year in Colorado, with $67 million in taxes going to schools and public health.

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Image 9 of 17 The first crop of retail shops are growing much of their own supplies. The first crop of retail shops are growing much of their own supplies.

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Image 11 of 17 Jacksonville, FL.'s Adam Hartle was the first to put his name on a list Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. for the morning sale. Jacksonville, FL.'s Adam Hartle was the first to put his name on a list Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. for the morning sale.

Image 12 of 17 Some lined up as early as 3 a.m. for the historic occasion. Some lined up as early as 3 a.m. for the historic occasion.

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Image 16 of 17 By the people. For the people. $48 bucks out the door. By the people. For the people. $48 bucks out the door.