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Committee concurs in interim study on marijuana public health, with tribal concerns highlighted
Summary
The committee concurred in SJ 48, a resolution requesting an interim study of public-health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization, with sponsors highlighting youth impacts and tribal testimony stressing that tribes were not involved in initial legalization drafting.
Sen. Mike Yakawich opened on Senate Joint Resolution 48, describing a twofold interim study to assess public-health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization in Montana, with a focus on protecting youth, promoting public safety and supporting treatment. He said the study would "take a deep dive" into data about overdose and abuse since…
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