On Monday, a Fort Smith-based medical marijuana cultivator’s license to operate was revoked by Doralee Chandler, head regulator of the state’s Medical Marijuana Commission (MMC). This news comes less than a month after a judge ruled the state erred when it granted the license to River Valley Relief (RVR) two years ago.
In July 2020, RVR became the last of eight growers authorized by the state. But in January 2021, a lawsuit was filed by 2600 Holdings that alleged the MMC illegally granted a license to Nolan Storm, owner of RVR. According to High Times, “[2600 Holdings] maintained that the action violated state law because Storm’s license application was no longer valid and the site for the cultivation operation was too close to Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Center. The plaintiff argued that the site violated state requirements that medical marijuana facilities be located at least 3,000 feet from schools, churches, and daycare centers.”
The suit called for RVR to be disqualified and for 2600 to be granted relief under the Arkansas Administrative Procedures Act.
Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Herb Wright ruled in 2600’s favor earlier this month, ordering RVR’s license to be revoked and 2600 to be provided with relief. He also reportedly found the MMC to have exceeded the agency’s authority with its action.
The case is expected to be appealed to the Arkansas Supreme Court.
For more details, check out this High Times article.
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