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Vancouver Dispensary, Home to Canada's First Marijuana Vending Machine, Vows to Stay Open

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Submitted by Marijuana News on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 08:30

Two years ago, the BC Pain Society’s marijuana dispensary at Commercial Drive and West 13th Avenue became an online sensation after it installed Canada’s first vending machine for pot.

Now, the organization’s owner is saying it will fight to keep the location open, despite an order to close by the city.

“They are saying they’re going to start some sort of enforcement on Saturday. I’m ready, I’ve been talking to a number of lawyers, and I’m looking at my options,” says Chuck Varabioff, owner of the BC Pain Society.

“I don’t agree with it. I don’t agree with it at all. We’re providing a service here for sick people.”

Last week, the City of Vancouver announced it would be begin closing dispensaries across the city that don’t have a permit.

Over 150 dispensaries applied for a licence last year, but just 20 have either been approved or are under review. 

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