A sign inside the Montgomery County Courthouse, as seen on Oct. 10, 2023. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector)
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge Wednesday ordered five Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) members and director John McMillan to provide testimony on the licensing process.
Judge James Anderson also granted a motion allowing plaintiffs to submit written questions and ask for documents prior to the hearing on whether the commission followed the law and its own rules in each round of license awards.
“I think discovery would be helpful … based on what’s been pleaded,” Anderson said.
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The judge allowed seven hours per live testimony. Depending on the scope of written questions, the judge may postpone the hearing past February, which is currently set for the 28.
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The commission dropped its initial opposition to testimony and written depositions. Attorneys said they could agree to one depending on the scope of questions the judge would allow. Lawyers for the commission said that it would be inappropriate to discuss an ongoing process.