According to a press release by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA):
“On January 12 John Walsh, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, issued letters to 23 marijuana stores formally notifying them that action will be taken to seize their property if they do not discontinue the sale and/or distribution of marijuana within 45 days.
Those who do not comply will be subject to potential criminal prosecution and civil enforcement actions by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado and the DEA. The 23 stores, located in various cities and towns in Colorado, are each within 1,000 feet of a school, with many even closer.
U.S. Attorney Walsh noted data that shows that since the opening of marijuana dispensaries in Colorado in 2010, many school districts have seen a dramatic increase in student abuse of marijuana, with growing numbers of students suspended and disciplined. These letters are just the first step that will be taken to address this issue, according to the US Attorney’s Office.”
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