out to local businesses, giving them the green light to start selling recreational marijuana. >> and money does grow on trees and it's calls the cannabis plant. >> reporter: january 1st, pot sales would be legal and heavily regulated by state and local authorities. anyone over the age of 21 will soon be able to buy marijuana. 136 medical marijuana dispensaries now have state licenses to sell it. and 178 businesses can now grow it for recreational use. >> and i kind of say we're sort of like the united states amsterdam. >> reporter: morgan runs america consult that vasion. they make marijuana drops and candies. she expects business to double in the next year. >> i really hope people are cautious with it. >> reporter: retail outlets have major hurdles to get state