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Video: David Hudnall on the fight between Missouri marijuana dispensaries and THCa shops

If you’ve wondered how Kansas City cannabis shops like Motion City and Mr. Nice Guy can sell products that look an awful lot like marijuana without being licensed, you’re not alone. A new court ruling highlights the legal loophole separating them — and why it may not last much longer.

David Hudnall
Opinion Contributor,
The Kansas City Star
David Hudnall is a columnist for The Star’s Opinion section. He is a Kansas City native and a graduate of the University of Missouri. He was previously the editor of The Pitch and Phoenix New Times.
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