Two community organisations in Washington D.C. have filed lawsuits against the city for granting medical marijuana licences to dispensaries near schools in Palisades and Penn Quarter. This legal action is part of an ongoing dispute involving the District’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), marijuana retailers, and concerned parents and community leaders regarding drug exposure risks. The controversy stems from existing laws that prohibit cannabis licensees from operating within 300 feet of schools, daycares, and recreation centres, with exceptions in commercial zones. Despite protests from parents and local commissions, ABCA approved licences for dispensaries close to schools, prompting legal challenges in the D.C. Court of Appeals.

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