Recreational Pot Dispensaries in Massachusetts Sue Governor Over Closures
The battle over Massachusetts' recreational marijuana dispensary closures has escalated. On Wednesday, five dispensary operators and one cannabis advocate collectively sued Governor Charlie Baker over the state's insistence on temporarily closing all such stores during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic.
In a 75-page complaint, the plaintiffs asserted that the shutdown risks causing "irreparable" harm not only to their business, but also to the welfare of their customers. They're seeking injunctive relief that would allow them to operate during the outbreak.
The complaint cites a host of examples of other states, such as California, that have permitted the licensed recreational marijuana trade to continue, at least to a limited extent.
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