On Monday morning, the BC Supreme Court has ruled in Favour of Victoria City Council’s decision to decline the rezoning application for the Green Dragon Medicinal Society.

The decision confirms that City Council followed appropriate procedure when it concluded that the storefront cannabis retailer at 541 Herald Street was not an appropriate land use.

In addition, the court also approved the City’s request for an injunction, meaning that Green Dragon is required to cease operation.

This is the first injunction granted to the City ordering the closure of an unauthorized cannabis retailer operation. According to a media advisory sent out by the City of Victoria, they will be proceeding with court actions against other unauthorized cannabis retailers.

“In my opinion, the conclusion by a municipal council, without holding a public hearing, that a storefront cannabis retailer operation in proximity to a location where children and young people will be found in numbers should not be permitted, is a decision that falls within the range of reasonable outcomes on an application by such a retailer for rezoning,” said Chief Justice Hinkson.

Green Dragon confirmed via Facebook that they have closed their doors for good. The last day of operation was Jan. 27.

Bylaw officers paid a visit to the location earlier today to confirm that Green Dragon has ceased all operations.