Dana Point Safe Harbor Collective v. Superior Court

Opinion

MORENO, J.

The question posed by these consolidated cases is whether a trial court’s order compelling compliance with a legislative subpoena (Gov. Code, § 37104 et seq.) is appealable. We conclude that it is. Accordingly, we reverse the orders dismissing these appeals and remand the cases to the Court of Appeal for further proceedings.

Facts and Procedural History

Government Code section 37104 gives cities the power to issue legislative subpoenas. In 2009, the City of Dana Point (the City) subpoenaed documents from five medical marijuana dispensaries: Dana Point Safe Harbor Collective,…