Government,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Sep. 9, 2021
Costa Mesa can regulate sober living homes, 9th Circuit rules
“The case is important because it affirms the authority of local governments to thoughtfully regulate sober living homes for the benefit of both local residents and those in recovery,” said M.C. Sungaila, shareholder at Buchalter and attorney for Costa Mesa.




The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals gave the city of Costa Mesa broader authority to regulate sober living homes Wednesday.
"The case is important because it affirms the authority of local governments to thoughtfully regulate sober living homes for the benefit of both local residents and those in recovery," said M.C. Sungaila, shareholder at Buchalter and attorney for Costa Mesa.
The city was sued by three nonp...
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