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Officials propose new medical pot rules
Rules would govern how stores operate in RI
Updated: Saturday, 19 Dec 2009, 3:12 AM EST
Published : Saturday, 19 Dec 2009, 3:12 AM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Health officials have proposed new rules governing how up to three medical marijuana stores would operate in Rhode Island.
The revised regulations released Friday explain in more detail how and when the stores would notify police and state officials in the event of emergencies.
The public can comment on the draft rules during a Feb. 2 meeting.
Rhode Island lawmakers voted in June over the objection of Gov. Don Carcieri (kuh-CHEHR'-ee) to allow up to three nonprofit stores to sell marijuana to registered patients who use it for pain relief.
The state allowed patients to possess marijuana in 2006 but never made clear how they could legally get the drug.
Once the rules are approved, applications will be accepted to
open stores.
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