California Supreme Court Allows Cities to Ban Weed Dispensaries
The California Supreme Court on Monday upheld the right of local governments to ban medical marijuana dispensaries, leaving intact a growing movement to outlaw the pot businesses despite a 1996 state law that permits the use of weed for medical purposes. In a 7-0 decision, the state’s high court concluded that cities and counties have a right to restrict the dispensaries within their boundaries, rejecting the arguments of medical marijuana advocates who maintain local governments cannot bar activity that is [...]