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Olympia to Open Two More Recreational Retailers

February 12, 2016

Two more recreational marijuana retailers have been approved for Olympia, bringing the city’s total number of outlets to four.

Green Lady Marijuana and A Bud and Leaf are already open on the city’s east side. This month, the state Liquor and Cannabis Board awarded retail licenses to Northwest Express, 234 Division St. NW, and THC of Olympia, 3203 Martin Way E.

Opening dates for the two new locations have not been announced. Several other retail applications are still listed as pending.

Not everyone is happy with the latest round of retail licenses.

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