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Difference of Opinion on Medical Marijuana

Difference of Opinion on Medical Marijuana

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Finding agreement on the rules for medical marijuana will be one of the tough issues South Dakota lawmakers will have to settle this week. A bill is being debated that would delay the implementation until January first.

Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mike Diedrich of Rapid City says they are looking for a balance…

Diedrich says legislators have to make sure the program runs safely…

Diedrich says there are strong views all around…

Voters approved “IM26” last November with a starting date of the new law on July first.

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