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Recreational marijuana use is now legal in L.A.

Author Brian Ives // Managing Editor, Beasley Media
DALY CITY, CA - APRIL 18: Leaves of a mature marijuana plant are seen in a display at The International Cannabis and Hemp Expo April 18, 2010 at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California.

The Los Angeles City Council voted to license recreational marijuana cultivation and sales beginning at the top of the year. Medical marijuana use has been legal for over 20 years.

According to the Los Angeles Times, regulations in L.A. forbid marijuana businesses from setting up in residential neighborhoods. There are strict regulations on how these businesses can grow and sell their marijuana in the new marketplace. Buffer zones will also be placed around public parks, schools and libraries.

Marijuana use is still illegal in the eyes of the Feds, however, due to there being hundreds of illegal marijuana dispensaries and growers in Los Angeles. So the city is hoping to impose order after today’s vote.

Read more here.

Source: The Los Angeles Times

Brian has been working in pop culture and media for about three decades: he’s worked at MTV, VH1, SiriusXM, CBS and Loudwire. Besides working as a writer and an editor-in-chief, he’s also appeared on air as a pundit, guested on radio shows and hosted podcasts. Over the years, he’s interviewed the surviving members of Led Zeppelin, the members of U2, Beyonce, Pink, Usher, Stevie Nicks, Lorde… and is grateful to have had the chance to interview Joe Strummer of the Clash and Tom Petty.

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Author Brian Ives // Managing Editor, Beasley Media
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