LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – While Good Day Farm was unveiling its new cannabis dispensary in Lake Charles, a local activist was filing a complaint with the Louisiana Attorney General.
The complaint filed by Tony Landry alleges that Good Day Farm stifles competition and charges more in Louisiana than in other states. For example, Landry says a product you can get in Arkansas for $25 would cost $50 in Louisiana.
“I filed it for predatory pricing. I look at Good Day Farm as a predator because they came in and they’re developing this monopoly on both growers and dispensaries. That’s kind of predatory preying on the poor people and driving up the prices so they can make a profit,” Landry said.
Landry also says Good Day Farm’s free doctor appointments make it impossible for other medical professionals to compete.
“There are doctors who invested in brick and mortar buildings that have $30,000 or $40,000 overhead to be medical cannabis doctors for patients in Louisiana. Good Day Farm has dispensaries in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi and they have one doctor just giving free recommendations. Predatory pricing is when you price it at zero, and who can compete with zero?” Landry said.
The Louisiana Attorney General’s office confirmed they received the complaint, but there’s no word on when the AG may review the complaint and decide if it should be investigated.
John Davis, President of Good Day Farm Louisiana provided the following statement in response to the complaint:
“Good Day Farm Louisiana is committed to excellence in serving our community. We have not been contacted by any official regarding a consumer complaint that may have been filed with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. We take great pride in our strong track record of compliance with the law and full cooperation with all officials to support and enhance the heavily regulated Louisiana medical marijuana program. This commitment to collaboration and the well-being of patients will always remain our top priority.”
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