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June 3rd, 2007, 06:57 AM
Medical marijuana law grows
The Associated Press
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Saturday, June 2
MONTPELIER (AP) — Vermont's medical marijuana law — which lets people with life-threatening conditions use the illegal drug without fear of prosecution — now covers people with chronic, debilitating conditions. On Thursday, a bill making that change became law after Gov. Jim Douglas balked at signing it. Under the state Constitution, any bill approved by the Legislature and sent to the governor becomes law if he doesn't sign it within five days.
Douglas also balked at signing the original version of the law passed in 2004.
"The governor has compassion for people who are suffering from debilitating diseases, but he can't in good conscience sanction a violation of federal law," said spokesman Jason Gibbs.
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The Associated Press
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Saturday, June 2
MONTPELIER (AP) — Vermont's medical marijuana law — which lets people with life-threatening conditions use the illegal drug without fear of prosecution — now covers people with chronic, debilitating conditions. On Thursday, a bill making that change became law after Gov. Jim Douglas balked at signing it. Under the state Constitution, any bill approved by the Legislature and sent to the governor becomes law if he doesn't sign it within five days.
Douglas also balked at signing the original version of the law passed in 2004.
"The governor has compassion for people who are suffering from debilitating diseases, but he can't in good conscience sanction a violation of federal law," said spokesman Jason Gibbs.
http://www.benningtonbanner.com/ci_6044112?source=most_viewed