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House lawmakers are passing a bill that pushes out implementation of a voter approved medical marijuana program by six months.
It also sets up an interim committee to study that program and how it works within current state law.
Initiated Measure 26 would go into effect on July first of this year. Governor Kristi Noem and legislative leaders initially wanted a full year from that date, to take a closer look at the program.
After meeting with legislative leaders and cabinet secretaries, Noem’s office says six months is sufficient to implement the medical marijuana program safely.
Republican Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch is bringing the bill delaying medical marijuana implementation. He says getting a medical program in place is a large task.
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) Supporters of a successful ballot measure to make medical marijuana legal in South Dakota urged state lawmakers on Monday to allow users to avoid criminal charges during any.
PIERRE, S.D. Supporters of medical marijuana for South Dakota are trying to reach a compromise with Gov. Kristi Noem over an effort to delay implementation of such a program. .