The workers showed the officer the company’s county license and a manifest for the marijuana, but the officer insisted it was illegal, called for backup and arrested the men. The company argues it can transport marijuana within the county with its local license, and county spokeswoman Sarah Dukett backed that interpretation. She said Old Kai was issued a distribution license last week that allows it to legally transport marijuana under two local ordinances passed earlier this year. The workers were cited for unlawful transportation of marijuana and unlawful possession for sale. “They are following the laws that are in place now,” Stanley said Wednesday, referring to his officers.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 28, 2017 02:37 UTC