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Decision on compassion centers delayed
RI DOH: More time needed to review applications
Updated: Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010, 11:38 AM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010, 11:37 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - State health officials have delayed a final decision on licenses for up to three "compassion centers" where medical marijuana would be distributed.
Medical marijuana is legal under Rhode Island state law. Lawmakers approved a plan in 2009 that allows medical marijuana to be sold to registered patients at up to three nonprofit stores.
The Rhode Island Department of Health said fhat it needs more time to review the 15 compassion center applications it has received. The department had hoped to grant the licenses by the end of this week but now expects to have a final decision in September.
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