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Marijuana app removed from Google Play

Submitted by Marijuana News on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 06:18

Google has removed a medical marijuana app, which allowed Californians to purchase weed from local growers, from its Play store.

The app, developed by Green Exchange had said Google approved the 'Loud Cannabis' service and that the program had been available for several months before it was pulled. It allowed people who use marijuana for medical reasons to connect with growers and arrange to have the drug delivered to them, which is legal in California.

Loud Cannabis app was pulled after several months on the Google Play store

Downloads of Loud Cannabis increased after the app received an award earlier this month, possibly leading Google to more closely examine the services offered, Green Exchange said Monday.

Google didn't immediately reply to a request for comment, but its app developer guidelines prohibit programs that promote illegal activities. Selling prescription drugs without a prescription is explicitly...

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