Lawsuits, eviction threats, arrest target marijuana dispensaries in LA

LA cracks down on 21 marijuana dispensaries

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles authorities have gone after 21 medical marijuana dispensaries, arresting one owner and filing lawsuits and eviction orders against outlets.

The actions Thursday involved alleged violations of state and federal marijuana laws.

Assistant City Attorney Asha Greenberg says prosecutors acted on complaints from residents and weren’t targeting the medical marijuana business as a whole.

Prosecutors filed lawsuits against three dispensaries and sent eviction notices to business and property owners involving 18 others. The allegations range from improper marijuana sales to labeling violations.