"At its new Hawthorne location, I heard co-owner Lauren Fontein say that the existing system has been challenging: the Artist Tree opened a second lounge and dispensary but originally shelved plans for an on-site restaurant because state law forced lounges serving food to split into separate businesses with separate ownership and transactions. With AB 1775 going into effect, I can see they will be able to move forward with building the kitchen, which Fontein says will make a huge difference." - Mona Holmes