People smoke pot in front of city hall

12:45 PM, Sep 5, 2011   |    comments
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Smoking pot right in front of city hall. But there was catch.

Organizers of this weekend's International Cannabis and Hemp Expo set up a designated toking area. It was in front the city hall in Oakland, California. But organizers said people needed a valid medical cannabis card to light up.

California voters legalized medicinal marijuana in 1996. The weekend marijuana street festival also featured everything from bong sellers to bands.