Medical marijuana businesses operating while awaiting a decision on license applications can keep their doors open for now, a judge has ruled.
Court of Claims Judge Stephen Borrello issued a series of orders Tuesday, ruling against a March 31 deadline the state had set for the approximately 50 businesses that are operating provisionally while their license applications are being considered. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs had set the deadline, warning the unlicensed business that they risked sanctions if they didn’t close up shop by that date. That prompted several lawsuits and, in turn, a restraining order by Borrello that allowed the businesses to stay open until he issued a ruling.
In accordance with Borrello’s rulings issued Tuesday, the provisional licenses can’t be revoked until a license is approved or denied—and those denied can choose to stay in business for 60 days while they appeal.
