Los Angeles Times: “Judge throws out lawsuit by Oakland that challenged as illegal the federal attempts to shutter the medical marijuana dispensary, which is the nation’s largest. . . . In filing the suit last October, Oakland became the first city to take on federal enforcement actions that have led to the closure of hundreds of dispensaries in recent years. Attorney Cedric Chao, representing Oakland, had argued that the city has broad interests in ensuring Harborside Health Center remains open, as its closure would compel many of the dispensary’s 108,000 patients to turn to the illegal market, triggering a public health and safety crisis.”
Court Says U.S. can Proceed with Plans to Close Oakland Pot Shop
By On the Net|2013-02-18T07:08:54-07:00February 18th, 2013|California News, Federal Dispensary Attacks, Stories & Articles|Comments Off on Court Says U.S. can Proceed with Plans to Close Oakland Pot Shop
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