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Montana House decisively passes repeal of state medical marijuana law

Here’s the Associated Press version. Watch Missoulian.com for an expanded story:

HELENA – The House Monday gave final approval to the repeal of Montana’s medical marijuana law and sent it to the Senate.

On a final House vote, House Bill 161, by Speaker Mike Milburn, R-Cascade passed 62-37.

It now moves to the [...]

Cops and Courts Quote of the Day – State law vs marijuana initiative

“How do I carry out the wishes of Missoula County and at the same time enforce state law as a result?”

Missoula County Attorney Fred Van Valkenburg, testifying before a legislative committee in favor of a bill to overturn Missoula County’s 2006 initiative that declared marijuana to be local law enforcement’s lowest [...]

Munchie makers panic as Montana House votes to repeal medical pot law

OK, I made that first part up.

Chuck Johnson of the Missoulian’s State Bureau, has this update on the actual news about the medical marijuana law:

HELENA – By a 63-37 margin, the Montana House voted Thursday to repeal the voter-passed 2004 law that legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes. [...]