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The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission & Medical Marijuana….Again.

The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission & Medical Marijuana….Again.

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South Dakota voters approved legalizing medical marijuana last November and that law becomes effective July first.
Many local governments are scrambling to come up with rules and regulations before that deadline.

The Yankton City Commission held another work session this week to go over a potential regulating ordinance.
City Manager Amy Leon updated commissioners on the progress they have made…https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/the-weekend-file-yankton-medical-marijuana

The Yankton City Commission and Medical Marijuana….on the Weekend File…..

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