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Possible Medical Marijuana Initiated Measure Takes Step

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Attorney General Marty Jackley has released an explanation for an initiated measure to allow South Dakotans with serious medical conditions to use marijuana.

Jackley’s filing with the secretary of state’s office is another step in the process for proposal supporters to get it on the November 2016 ballot for a public vote. Once they file required paperwork with the secretary of state’s office, they can begin pursuing the necessary 13,871 signatures by Nov. 8.

Activists have failed to legalize medical marijuana in South Dakota at least twice over the past decade using the voter initiative process.

Jackley’s explanation is required by law. It includes a title, an objective, a summary of the purpose and effect of the proposed measure and a description of legal consequences.

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