diff --git a/src/braket/tasks/local_quantum_task.py b/src/braket/tasks/local_quantum_task.py
index edd20cb22..e8f4d4756 100644
--- a/src/braket/tasks/local_quantum_task.py
+++ b/src/braket/tasks/local_quantum_task.py
@@ -42,8 +42,11 @@ def id(self) -> str:
         return str(self._id)
 
     def cancel(self) -> None:
-        """Cancel the quantum task."""
-        # A LocalQuantumTask is already completed, so there is nothing to cancel
+        """Attempt to cancel the quantum task.
+
+        Since this class is instantiated with the results, there is nothing to cancel. Attempting
+        to cancel an already completed task is not an error.
+        """
         pass
 
     def state(self) -> str: