Pot shop Lottery
Members of the public record a lottery for licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries in Santa Ana during a random drawing at Santa Ana City Hall. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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)
