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Medical marijuana dispenser sprouts up in Denver

August 8, 2014

Denver is set to get two more marijuana vending kiosks, according to an announcement from American Green, a Tempe, Arizona-based provider of automated marijuana dispensers.

The kiosks, called "Zazzz," dispense medical marjiuana and have a system of checks and balances designed to ensure those buying the product, ranging from $20 to $100, are qualified to do so. The security system demands a driver's license and a medical marijuana card. First-time users must answer a series of security questions.

American Green has also entered into an agreement with Robert Tomassi, owner of age-related purchase device patents predating existing competition, according to a separate announcement from the company.

"We are very excited about the opportunities that have been created with our expanding library of intellectual property," American Green President Stephen Shearin said in the announcement. "This new IP helps us to create a clear path to development upgrades and will ensure the safest, most protected methods are employed. This intellectual property acquisition will also open new, potentially larger opportunities ranging from segment expansion to licensing agreements with collaborators and competitors alike."