Anaheim Court Decision Postponed

"A decision was expected Monday – and eagerly awaited by attorneys and both sides. But the court posted on its website just after 1 p.m. that the written ruling is now set to be released Aug. 18".

Marijuana dispensary ruling a 'cliffhanger'
By ERIC CARPENTER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

ANAHEIM – A major ruling on whether cities have the right to ban medical-marijuana dispensaries will have to wait until next month.

The California 4th District Court of Appeal is considering an appeal of Anaheim's ordinance that prohibits such dispensaries and makes it a crime to operate them.

The case could have wide-reaching impact: Dozens of cities are looking to Anaheim's case to establish whether municipalities can legally prohibit medical-marijuana dispensaries within their borders.

A decision was expected Monday – and eagerly awaited by attorneys and both sides. But the court posted on its website just after 1 p.m. that the written ruling is now set to be released Aug. 18.

No reason was immediately given by the court for the delay.  Read More...