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    The line began at about 10 a.m. in front of the Eco dispensary on Eureka’s F Street.
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    By 11:30 a.m. it stretched around the corner and down Third Street, with more than 50 people waiting to legally purchase recreational marijuana.
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    Eco doorman Troy McCornack checks the ID of Laura Montagna, Humboldt County’s first legal recreational cannabis customer.
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    Montagna immortalizes the moment of purchase in a selfie with Eco manager Ray Markland.
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    Montagna, who doesn’t smoke cannabis, holds up her purchase of AK-47, a strain she was told might help her with her housecleaning.
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    Andrew Jordan eyes the offerings.
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    Cannabis for sale.
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    A plethora of edibles were on display.
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    An assortment of pre-rolled joints, some in novelty cartons.
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    Eco Manager Ray Markland bags up a customer’s purchase in front of the store’s menu.
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    A couple of passersby stop to take in the spectacle.
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    Budtender Kayla Wendlandt helps customers.

Thadeus Greenson is the news editor of the North Coast Journal.