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Jan. 7, 2009 — Is Denver the new “cannabis capital” of America? Given that there are more medical marijuana dispensaries than Starbucks, it certainly seems possible.

More ‘cannabis shops’ than Starbucks in Denver

Denver has been named the ‘cannabis capital’ of America after it emerged that is has more “pot shops” than Starbucks coffee houses.

By Nick Allen in Los Angeles

The city in Colorado has issued more than 300 licences for medical marijuana dispensaries, more than there are state schools or shops that can sell alcohol.

More than half of those licences were issued last month. The surge has been attributed to the introduction of new regulations on Jan 1, 2010 which will prevent new dispensaries from opening within 1,000ft of another one.

Read the full story at Telegraph.co.uk.