NEWS: Temporary Court Order Closes Medical Marijuana Dispensary

On November 19, the Orange County Superior Court issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the operation of the Holistic Health medical marijuana dispensary located in Dana Point.

The closure order stands, pending a December 3 hearing on a preliminary injunction.

A previously received injunction against the dispensary--based on zoning violations--was temporarily stayed by the state of California. Despite this fact, the city is cautiously optimistic that the Court of Appeal won't intervene this time, since the basis for this injunction is the failure of the dispensary to operate in compliance with the California medical marijuana laws, including for-profit marijuana sales, said Dana Point City Attorney Patrick Munoz.

A sign posted at the entrance to the dispensary reads: Holistic Health is temporarily closed due to our endless battle against the city of Dana Point. We are continuing to fight and are hoping to re-open in about a week. Please feel free to call 949.542.7722 for updates. Thank you for your continued support!

Source: Dana Point Times