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Business Latest: Marijuana, America's next great industry?

The legal marijuana sector could unfold and function like the beer industry, with small batch, artisanal varieties grabbing market share alongside larger brands
A worker rolls marijuana joints for sale at the Botanacare marijuana store ahead of their grand opening on New Year's day in Northglenn, Colo. Dec. 31, 2013.
A worker rolls marijuana joints for sale at the Botanacare marijuana store ahead of their grand opening on New Year's day in Northglenn, Colo. Dec. 31, 2013.

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