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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Federal agents arrested the 71-year old manager of Mystic Enchantments on April 13. The manager, Letha Dean, has been charged with selling synthetic cannabinoids. A cannabinoid acts in the brain to produce the effects of marijuana; these drugs are manufactured versions, rather than organic. Unlike marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids can have serious negative health consequences.
On Jan. 1 Colorado became the first U.S. state to legalize the open sale of recreational marijuana and the first state to regulate the plant from seed to sale. In November 2012 residents voted to legalize cannabis and the state’s legislature added Amendment 64 to its constitution. Over a year later, the stage was set for 36 retail outlets to open for business with 160 more waiting in the wings. Today we take a look at Colorado’s landmark decision.