He Said Americans With Disabilities Act Argument Is Enough for Him to Consider the Lawsuit. Following an earlier decision to tentatively dismiss a federal lawsuit challenging Costa Mesa and Lake Forest's bans on medical marijuana dispensaries, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew J. Guilford announced Monday that he will rule in the case. Matthew Pappas, the attorney representing the plaintiffs -- four disabled Orange County residents who use marijuana to treat various illnesses -- said he expects to learn of the decision today. [continues 319 words]
Costa Mesa mayor says it's good news that judge denied request of four medical marijuana users who are disabled. A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a request to temporarily lift Costa Mesa's ban on medical marijuana dispensaries. The request for a restraining order, filed on behalf of four disabled Orange County residents who use marijuana to treat their ailments, was denied after Costa Mesa filed an objection with the U.S. District Court in Santa Ana. "It's certainly good news for the city because there are concerns and issues with how some of the dispensaries are operating," said Costa Mesa Mayor Allan Mansoor. "Not everyone is operating within state law, and that seems to be lost in some of the arguments that some of the supporters of medical marijuana are making." [continues 198 words]
Officers went to two dispensaries to warn them they are not in compliance. Both businesses denied selling pot. Costa Mesa code enforcement and police officers caught K.C. Bui, a volunteer at the Bottega-M marijuana dispensary on 17th Street, by surprise when they paid him a visit Thursday afternoon. Walking into 435 E. 17th St., the smell of marijuana was inescapable. It was the second time that police visited Bottega-M. This time, the authorities handed out a cease-and-desist order, one of two they would issue to local pot dispensaries Thursday. [continues 466 words]
