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Environmental & Energy,
California Supreme Court

Aug. 28, 2019

CEQA review now required for ordinances authorizing new medical marijuana dispensaries

The California Supreme Court recently issued a decision that may require cities to conduct environmental review prior to adopting ordinances authorizing the establishment of new medical marijuana dispensaries or other new types of businesses within city limits.

B. Alexandra Jones

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Duane Morris LLP

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Jolie-Anne S. Ansley

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The California Supreme Court recently issued a decision that may require cities to conduct environmental review prior to adopting ordinances authorizing the establishment of new medical marijuana dispensaries or other new types of businesses within city limits. The court determined that an ordinance passed by the city of San Diego constituted a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is therefore potentially subject to further environmen...

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