The Denver City Council asked that Colorado’s hundreds of marijuana businesses be granted access to federal banking institutions now that the substance is legal for commerce.

In its first meeting of the new year, council voted unanimously on the proclamation Monday night.

The request comes five days after marijuana became legal for recreational use in the state.

Though states like Colorado — and shortly Washington — have allowed legal marijuana use for adults, the substance remains illegal under federal law, meaning banks are reluctant to offer services.

For the most part, marijuana shops in Colorado deal in cash only, which raises multiple safety and legal concerns, council members agreed.

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