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Delaying Medicinal Marijuana

Delaying Medicinal Marijuana

Governor Kristi Noem Photo: WNAX


A bill was introduced in the South Dakota legislature this week that would delay implementation of medicinal marijuana authorized by the passage of “IM26” for at least a year.
Governor Kristi Noem says there are lots of details to work through…

Noem says there are several steps in the bill..

Noem also said they will continue the opposition to Amendment
“A”, which was struck down by a circuit judge this week….

Noem said she would veto any legislation that attempts to legalize recreational marijuana as a substitute for the Amendment.

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