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In 1996, the state of California passed Proposition 215 known as the Compassionate Use Act which legalized the growth and use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Quoting http://Hinson355ayb.sosblogs.com An Associated Press report three years ago stated that there are roughly 800 dispensaries in the LA area alone which page is more than in any other city in the US where medical marijuana has been legalized

o The publication "Pasadena Weekly" stated in a 2009 article that there were 1,000+ dispensaries that were distributing medical cannabis.

o There are at least 500 medical marijuana dispensaries and clubs that generate annual revenues totaling between $870 million and $2 billion

Unfortunately, within the last year and a half, officials in the city of Los Angeles ordered the immediate closure of over a 140 medical marijuana dispensaries. If you do not know whether or not your local El Segundo medical marijuana dispensary was one of these closures, you should inquire with the proper authorities so that you can start searching for another one if needed.