Pot law finally approved

After three years of heated debate, the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday tentatively approved a measure to rein in the rapid growth of medical marijuana dispensaries and regulate their operations. Daily News.

The measure is expected to pass in a final vote next week, but it left supporters and opponents of the controversial clinics equally unhappy.

Among other things, the plan prohibits dispensaries from operating within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, libraries and other "safe areas." It would allow 137 existing dispensaries to continue operating, but could force up to 98 of those to relocate.