After Watching Nevada Struggle, California Takes Steps To Protect Marijuana Supply
Legal sales began July 1 in Nevada, but it immediately became clear there was not enough supply to meet demand, in part because unique rules provide alcohol wholesalers exclusive distributor rights.
Los Angeles Times:
California Is Working To Avoid A Shortage Of Legalized Marijuana, State Pot Czar Says
With Nevada suffering a shortage of legalized marijuana, California’s state pot czar said Wednesday that efforts are being made in her state to make sure sufficient licenses go to farmers, testers and distributors to supply retailers... Legal sales began July 1 in Nevada, but it immediately became clear there was not enough supply to meet demand, in part because unique rules provide alcohol wholesalers exclusive distributor rights. (McGreevy, 7/19)