Judge rejects state's residency rule for medical marijuana

U.S. District Judge Nanette Laughrey struck down the residency rule that requires a majority of the owners of companies that dispense, grow or manufacture medical marijuana to be state residents.

The judge ordered a permanent injunction after issuing a temporary injunction this summer.

Pennsylvania-based investor Mark Toigo last year filed suit over the residency requirement, saying it violates the U.S. Constitution’s commerce clause.

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