Pot shop Lottery

Members of the public file in to watch a lottery for the right to apply for licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries in Santa Ana.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Members of the Dr. Greenthumb cooperative celebrate after being selected in a lottery to file an application to operate a medical marijuana shop in Santa Ana.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

William Morgan, of the independent accounting firm White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP, draws random numbers during a lottery to determine who can apply to operate medical marijuana dispensaries in Santa Ana. The lottery was held at City Hall.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Members of the public file in to watch a lottery for the chance to apply for licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries in Santa Ana.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)