Medical Marijuana Patients Find Credit Cards Out

DENVER (AP) - Medical marijuana dispensaries say some credit card companies are refusing to honor credit card purchases because of legal concerns.

A medical marijuana lawyer says he thinks it's the dispensaries that are a little worried about the federal laws.

Several dispensaries have been notified to disconnect their credit machines.

A Visa spokesperson says the company hasn't changed its policies and Mastercard did not return emails or calls

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