Two Oregon marijuana businesses have filed a lawsuit challenging a law approved by voters in November requiring operators to enter labor peace agreements.
According to the lawsuit obtained by MJBizDaily, Bubble’s Hash and Ascend Dispensary are seeking an injunction to halt enforcement of Measure 119, which they allege violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits states from passing laws impairing the obligations of contracts.
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The plaintiffs also claim Measure 119 – which became law on Dec. 5 – is preempted by the federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
The defendants, according to court documents, include:
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek. Attorney General Dan Rayfield. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) Chair Dennis Doherty. OLCC Director Craig Prins.
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