Alabama blocked from issuing marijuana permits following accusations that a commission deliberated illegally

last week nominated and approved companies for the licenses. The public vote came after commissioners met behind closed doors for several hours.

A judge has blocked the issuance of medical marijuana licenses for 10 days to hear a complaint accusing tAttorneys for the commission argued commissioners acted properly. They said commissioners met in private to receive information about the name and character of license applicants — an allowed reason under the Open Meetings Act — but did not deliberate behind closed doors.

William Webster, attorney for the commission, in a moment of frustration, suggested that board members won't retreat behind closed doors if they have to redo the vote.

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