A 4/20 incident at a Denver cannabis club has cost one city employee their job and could cost the venue, Tetra Lounge, its license .

This week, the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses issued Tetra Lounge an “order to show cause,” alleging that the business, at 3039 Walnut St., violated the terms of its license during parties on April 20 and July 10 when vendors appeared to be selling and sampling cannabis products. Investigators believe one of the vendors was not a legally licensed marijuana company, among other allegations.

Tetra’s license doesn’t permit cannabis sales. Patrons who visit bring their own weed and pay an entry fee to smoke outside on its patio. The lounge also hosts events, such as joint-rolling classes.

The business, which opened in 2018, will have to defend itse

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