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Marijuana wars: Head of South Dakota's cannabis advocacy group alleges repeal petition not legal

Secretary of State draws criticism after certifying petitions that don’t include ballot language

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South Dakota's top election official and a petitioner attempting to reinstate the state's marijuana prohibition are facing accusations of violating election rules.

The Secretary of State's Office recently approved petitions for circulation for a proposed ballot measure aimed at abolishing South Dakota's medical marijuana program and repealing a law passed by voters in 2020 that legalized cannabis for medically-qualifying patients.

However, the petitions do not list the 90-plus sections of statutes that the petitioner hopes to get removed from the state's books. And that’s drawing criticism from pro-cannabis advocates who got medical marijuana legalized here to begin with.

NEWS: The only medical marijuana license in South Dakota's largest county is again up for grabs

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