Compassionate Use Act

• Richard Frank
• May 14, 2013

California Supreme Court Upholds Local Government Bans on Pot Dispensaries

In its most important land use decision since 2011, the California Supreme Court has upheld local governments’ power to ban marijuana dispensaries within their jurisdictions. Last week the court unanimously rejected marijuana advocates’ claim that such local bans are preempted by California state law. The Supreme Court’s opinion in City of Riverside v. Inland Empire …

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