September 2023 Group Watch: Another Medical Cannabis Lawsuit Filed
Verano Alabama, which was initially awarded a license to grow and sell medical marijuana before the commission voided the decision, filed suit against the state in Montgomery Circuit Court. In the suit, Verano argues the commission lacked the statutory authority to void decisions and seeks reinstatement of the original awards. This latest lawsuit is part of a flurry of litigation against the commission, including one that alleges the commission violated the Alabama Open Meetings Act by deliberating in secret. That lawsuit, filed by Alabama Always, asks the court for a complete do-over, a move that would be at odds with the relief sought by Verano’s attorney.
