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World News: Medical marijuana vending machines open in L.A.

Americans who have traveled to Japan are no doubt familiar with the ubiquitous jidoohanbaiki: standalone vending machines that dispense soft drinks, coffee, food, comic books, paperbacks, clothing (including underwear and stockings), videos, CDs, jewelry, flowers — and booze (beer, whiskey, sake). California went a big step further today: Vending machines that dispense medical marijuana.

Political News: BBC NEWS | Americas | Marijuana vending machines in US

Eleven US states allow medical marijuana on doctors' orders. Vending machines distributing the drug marijuana are to begin operating in the US state of California. However, the 1970 Controlled Substances Act and the US federal government does not currently recognize any legitimate medical use.

Business News: Guardian | California vending machines to dispense medicinal highs

This is how the AVMs — Anytime Vending Machines — work:
Customers bring their prescriptions for approval at the AVMs, housed in enclosed room guarded 24/7.
• They are fingerprinted and photographed.
• They receive a pre-paid credit carded loaded with their individual profiles.
• They choose their dosage (3.5 grams or 7 grams) and one of five strains of marijuana.
• The marijuana is in capsule form and dispensed in vacuum-sealed packages.
• They can buy no more than 1 ounce a week.

Anticipated future vending: Viagra, Vicodin, Propecia and anti-depressants. (Seriously.)

Economy News: Medical marijuana vending machines take root in Los Angeles

A new invention in Los Angeles, pot machines give patients a dose of convenience with their grass. The owner says they also offer low prices, safety and privacy.

Medical News: California vending machines to dispense medicinal highs

The center is one of more than 200 legal marijuana dispensaries in the state. Eleven US states allow the medical use of marijuana.

Entertainment News: Only in LA LA Land: Marijuana Vending Machines

Los Angeles is now home to the worlds first marijuana vending machines. The new machines can be used to buy medical marijuana by patients who have been prescribed the herbal remedy by a doctor.