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Recreational marijuana sales begin in Denver

January 1, 2014 4:00AM

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January 1 was more than New Year's Day in Denver: It also marked the first legalized sales of recreational pot. Over a dozen dispensaries in the city opened their doors to long lines. Photographer Brandon Marshall was on the scene

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