-
The line began at about 10 a.m. in front of the Eco dispensary on Eureka’s F Street. -
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. -
Eco doorman Troy McCornack checks the ID of Laura Montagna, Humboldt County’s first legal recreational cannabis customer. -
Montagna immortalizes the moment of purchase in a selfie with Eco manager Ray Markland. -
Montagna, who doesn’t smoke cannabis, holds up her purchase of AK-47, a strain she was told might help her with her housecleaning. -
Andrew Jordan eyes the offerings. -
Cannabis for sale. -
A plethora of edibles were on display. -
An assortment of pre-rolled joints, some in novelty cartons. -
Eco Manager Ray Markland bags up a customer’s purchase in front of the store’s menu. -
A couple of passersby stop to take in the spectacle. -
Budtender Kayla Wendlandt helps customers.
Thadeus Greenson is the news editor of the North Coast Journal. More by Thadeus Greenson
