A lawsuit against Pierce County alleges the County Council violated the rights of two recreational marijuana businessmen looking to open a retail shop near Elk Plain.
Filed by Tedd Wetherbee and business partner Michael Heneryin Pierce County Superior Court, the suit targets action the council took Dec. 15 when it amended its marijuana ordinance.
Specifically, it says an amendment approved by the council is unconstitutional and illegally targets marijuana businesses.
Proposed by Councilman Jim McCune, R-Graham, the amendment prohibits marijuana sales within 1,000 feet of a section of state Route 7 that the state has designated a scenic and recreational highway.
The council approved the amendment 4-3. It will go into effect later this month.
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