Calif. High Court Likely To Let Pot Dispensary Bans Stand
During oral arguments yesterday, California's Supreme Court justices signaled that they are leaning toward upholding the ability of local governments to ban medical marijuana dispensaries. Opponents argue that such bans conflict with state law. A ruling is expected within 90 days.
- "Marijuana Dispensary Curbs Likely To Stand" (Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 2/6).
- "California High Court Seems Inclined To Uphold Bans on Pot Shops" (Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2/6).
- "California High Court Justices Grill Lawyer Defending Medical Pot Dispensaries" (Hecht, Sacramento Bee, 2/6).