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Pick Up Pot, Fill The Tank At 'Gas And Grass'

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - A one-of-a kind marijuana dispensary opened its doors in Colorado Springs on Saturday.

The Gas and Grass is combining a marijuana dispensary and a gas station.

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The store owner, Andreas Nilsson, explained the innovative concept.

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"We have combined the two for the purpose of adding another level of convenience for our patients to be able to do their shopping of gas at the same spot where they would otherwise get their medical marijuana," he said.

Medical marijuana patients who shop at Gas and Grass will receive 15 cents off every gallon of gas. Anyone can fill up at the station.

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