MARIJUANA CONSUMER GROUP PROTESTS LIVWELL DISPENSARY

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A marijuana consumer group protested outside a LivWell location on South Broadway over the weekend, claiming the dispensary chain uses potentially harmful pesticides and doesn't care about consumer health. But LivWell says those accusations are simply untrue.

 

Up to a dozen members of the Cannabis Consumers Coalition demonstrated outside the pot shop Saturday afternoon, carrying signs that read "Weed not Greed!" and "No Pesticides on My Flower." 9News had reported in April that approximately 60,000 of LivWell's plants were put on hold by the city because its grow used Eagle 20 – a petroleum-based fungicide that isn't approved for cannabis by Denver or by Colorado Department of Agriculture. After LivWell protested and a test was conducted, the city agreed that a portion of LivWell's plants were safe for consumption, but some remained quarantined. LivWell owner John Lord says he's working with Denver officials to clarify which pesticides can be used...

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