Cannabis ‘Gifting’ Shops Sue Washington DC Authorities Over Closures
A group of unlicensed cannabis retailers in Washington D.C. has filed a lawsuit against the District’s authorities, challenging enforcement measures targeting their businesses.
The Alliance for Recreational Cannabis Entities, representing seven shops, is suing District of Columbia, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), the Department of Licensing, and Police Chief Pamela A. Smith, reported Green Market Report
The complaint alleges that recent enforcement actions, including forced closures and cease-and-desist orders violate constitutional rights and local laws.
The Alliance argues that the measures were imposed without due process, depriving owners of their property and livelihoods.
D.C.’s cannabis market has faced regulatory extravaganza since the passage of Initiative …