Medical Marijuana Bill To Become Law..Without Governor’s Signature

Governor Brian Schweitzer says he will not sign Senate Bill 427, but will allow it to become law anyway. The bill virtually does away with the current Medical Marijuana industry in Montana, reducing it to a ‘grow your own’ enterprise. I spoke with State Senator Jim Shockley of Victor Sunday afternoon about his reaction to the Governor’s decision. That interview in its entirety is attached..

The bill will become law after 10 days. There are over 30,000 medical marijuana cardholders in the state. After federal raids in March, over 25% of the Medical Marijuana storefront businesses closed their doors. It remains to be seen how many of their employees will be out of work. Hear more about this issue on Monday’s Montana Morning News from 6 to 8:30 am on KGVO 1290 in Missoula and KLYQ 1240 in Hamilton.