Menominee Judge Rules for City in Dispensary License Dispute, Moving Marijuana Litigation Saga Forward
Menominee, MI — A local court’s decision marks a pivotal moment in Menominee’s ongoing dispute over the regulation of its cannabis industry. Earlier this month, the Menominee Circuit Court, led by Judge Mary Barglind, sided with the city in a legal battle concerning the number of licensed marijuana dispensaries permitted to operate. This ruling addresses the complaints put forth by Rize and The Fire Station, two local dispensaries. These companies initiated a lawsuit against the city in May 2023, after Menominee officials decided to amend their marijuana ordinance to allow more than two dispensaries, a … Read more