Signs advertising medical marijuana presciptions outside an evaluation clinic on Venice Beach in Los Angeles on October 9, 2009. The Los Angeles Times newspaper reported that the District Attorney Steve Cooley claims all the medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles county are operating illegally, and that 'they are going to be prosecuted.' 800 dispensaries operate in the city of Los Angeles and are legal under a 1996 vote that allows marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

Signs advertising medical marijuana presciptions outside an evaluation clinic on Venice Beach in Los Angeles on October 9, 2009. The Los Angeles Times newspaper reported that the District Attorney Steve Cooley claims all the medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles county are operating illegally, and that 'they are going to be prosecuted.' 800 dispensaries operate in the city of Los Angeles and are legal under a 1996 vote that allows marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes.

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  1. Seized packages of marijuana and arrested truck driver Domingo Morales, 40, second from left, are shown to the press as soldiers stand guard in Tijuana, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. According to the army, Morales was arrested Saturday driving a truck with more than 12 tons of marijuana at a check point on the San Felipe-Tijuana road.
  2. Seized packages of marijuana and arrested truck driver Domingo Morales, 40, second from left, are shown to the press as soldiers stand guard in Tijuana, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. According to the army, Morales was arrested Saturday driving a truck with more than 12 tons of marijuana at a check point on the San Felipe-Tijuana road.
  3. Seized packages of marijuana and arrested truck driver Domingo Morales, 40, second from right, are shown to the press as soldiers stand guard in Tijuana, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. According to the army, Morales was arrested Saturday driving a truck with more than 12 tons of marijuana at a check point on the San Felipe-Tijuana road.
  4. Seized packages of marijuana and arrested truck driver Domingo Morales, 40, center, are shown to the press as soldiers stand guard in Tijuana, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. According to the army, Morales was arrested Saturday driving a truck with more than 12 tons of marijuana at a check point on the San Felipe-Tijuana road.
  5. A Hindu holy man called a "sadhu" smokes marijuana while resting at Pashupati Nath temple in Kathmandu February 7, 2010. Many Hindu devotees and sadhus travels all the way from India to pay their respects to Lord Pashupati Nath during the Mahashivaratri festival which falls on February 12. The festival is one of the largest which is celebrated by Hindus all over the world seeking blessings.
  6. A Hindu holy man called a "sadhu" smokes marijuana while he rests at Pashupati Nath temple in Kathmandu February 7, 2010. Many Hindu devotees and sadhus travel all the way from India to pay respect to Lord Pashupati Nath during the Mahashivaratri festival which falls on February 12. The festival is one of the largest which is celebrated by the Hindus all over the world who are seeking blessings.
  7. Packages of seized marijuana and arrested truck driver Trinidad Lopez, 41, are shown to the press as soldiers stand guard in Tijuana, Mexico, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. According to the army, Lopez was arrested early Friday driving a truck with 784 kilograms (1,728 pounds) of marijuana at a check point on the Mexicali-Tijuana road.
  8. Trinidad Lopez, 41, is presented to the press as the shadow of a soldier standing guard is cast in Tijuana, Mexico, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. According to the army, Lopez was arrested early Friday driving a truck with 784 kilograms (1,728 pounds) of marijuana at a check point on the Mexicali-Tijuana road.
  9. Packages of seized marijuana and suspect Trinidad Lopez, 41, are presented to the press in Tijuana, Mexico, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. According to the army, Lopez was arrested early Friday driving a truck with 784 kilograms (1,728 pounds) of marijuana at a check point on the Mexicali-Tijuana road.
  10. OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 28: iGrow employee Zeta Ceti sets up a drip irrigation display at the new iGrow Superstore January 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. iGrow, a 15,000 square foot superstore for hydroponic and medical marijuana growing supplies, is opening its doors today. The one-stop shopping center is the largest in the San Francisco area will offer medical cannabis cards, materials for medical marijuna patients to build their own grow rooms at home as well as a 'Grow Squad' that can be hired to consult and build your garden for you.
  11. OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 28: A drip irrigation system is displayed at the new iGrow Superstore January 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. iGrow, a 15,000 square foot superstore for hydroponic and medical marijuana growing supplies, is opening its doors today. The one-stop shopping center is the largest in the San Francisco area will offer medical cannabis cards, materials for medical marijuna patients to build their own grow rooms at home as well as a 'Grow Squad' that can be hired to consult and build your garden for you.
  12. OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 28: iGrow employee Zeta Ceti sets up a drip irrigation display at the new iGrow Superstore January 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. iGrow, a 15,000 square foot superstore for hydroponic and medical marijuana growing supplies, is opening its doors today. The one-stop shopping center is the largest in the San Francisco area will offer medical cannabis cards, materials for medical marijuna patients to build their own grow rooms at home as well as a 'Grow Squad' that can be hired to consult and build your garden for you.
  13. OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 28: Different kinds of fertilizers line the shelves at the new iGrow Superstore January 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. iGrow, a 15,000 square foot superstore for hydroponic and medical marijuana growing supplies, is opening its doors today. The one-stop shopping center is the largest in the San Francisco area will offer medical cannabis cards, materials for medical marijuna patients to build their own grow rooms at home as well as a 'Grow Squad' that can be hired to consult and build your garden for you.
  14. OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 28: Different kinds of fertilizers line the shelves at the new iGrow Superstore January 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. iGrow, a 15,000 square foot superstore for hydroponic and medical marijuana growing supplies, is opening its doors today. The one-stop shopping center is the largest in the San Francisco area will offer medical cannabis cards, materials for medical marijuna patients to build their own grow rooms at home as well as a 'Grow Squad' that can be hired to consult and build your garden for you.
  15. OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 28: Different kinds of fertilizers line the shelves at the new iGrow Superstore January 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. iGrow, a 15,000 square foot superstore for hydroponic and medical marijuana growing supplies, is opening its doors today. The one-stop shopping center is the largest in the San Francisco area will offer medical cannabis cards, materials for medical marijuna patients to build their own grow rooms at home as well as a 'Grow Squad' that can be hired to consult and build your garden for you.
  16. OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 28: iGrow employee Rob Tyler stocks shelves with different kinds of fertilizers at the new iGrow Superstore January 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. iGrow, a 15,000 square foot superstore for hydroponic and medical marijuana growing supplies, is opening its doors today. The one-stop shopping center is the largest in the San Francisco area and will offer medical cannabis cards, materials for medical marijuna patients to build their own grow rooms at home as well as a 'Grow Squad' that can be hired to consult and build your garden for you.

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