Officials have said that a California community is planning to sue a medical marijuana collective group for opening in defiance of a city ban on pot dispensaries.

The San Jose Mercury News reported on Thursday that Buddy's Cannabis Patient Collective opened April 10 in Mountain View, Calif.

The newspaper further said that the Mountain View City Council voted in February to ban such dispensaries, saying it would eventually allow such medical marijuana clubs but needed time to consider regulations.

Claiming Mountain View's ordinance is illegal, attorney Matt Lucero and a nephew opened Buddy's despite the prohibition.

He was not willing to wait while the city developed its regulations, Lucero said.

Lucero said, "There's not one city in this county that has a lawful ordinance allowing for medical marijuana collectives and cooperatives to operate. I'm not willing to wait any longer."

The News also reported that Mountain View officials told Lucero they intend to sue and seek a preliminary court injunction. (With Inputs from Agencies)