Special session considered as medical marijuana debate heats up in Oklahoma

[TexasTowelie]

Gov. Mary Fallin intends to call a special session to develop legislation for the practical implementation of new medical marijuana laws if voters approve State Question 788 on Tuesday, a spokesman for the governor said.

"The governor is concerned that the state would not be able to have a system established in 30 days after passage as called for in SQ 788," Michael McNutt, the governor's communication's director, said Tuesday.

"The governor still plans to talk with Senate and House leadership about a possible special session," he said.

With Tuesday's vote on medical marijuana fast approaching, the conflict between advocates and opponents has been heating up.

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[Crutchez_CuiBono]

1. Bc...

they're too busy to have some foresight that SQ 788 would pass. Sounds like deep denial and foot dragging.

[beachbum bob]

2. there is a revenue stream and cost cutting of jail and prison so there is a huge internal

fight inside of the GOP...the puritanical side vs the realists

[Runningdawg]

3. This is one of the areas I have a problem with

Opponents of 788 have been telling voters the legislation is ready to go. That you can get an Rx from the Dr the day after it passes. It's very misleading! Here is the reality - Prohibition ended in 1933 it was 1957 before you could buy a drop of legal liquor in this state. Plan accordingly and be prepared for the backlash, it's going to be a doozy.