Cannabis businesses call Michigan city’s social equity program ‘municipal extortion’

Wed, Feb 19

Key Points

Six cannabis companies are suing the city of Grand Rapids over its Cannabis Social Equity Program
The operators criticize the program for its excessive red tape that has put cannabis licenses in jeopardy
The lawsuit is being led by Grand Rapids-based attorneys
The companies claim that the city's program is hindering their ability to operate successfully

This story was republished with permission from Crain’s Grand Rapids and written by Kate Carlson.

Six cannabis companies are suing the city of Grand Rapids over its Cannabis Social Equity Program, which operators have harshly criticized for its excessive red tape that has put cannabis licenses in jeopardy.

Represented by Grand Rapids-based...

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