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South Carolina Law Enforcement Still Harshly Against Medical Marijuana

The state's top lawman and prosecutor, joined by sheriffs, police chiefs and doctors, said they will fight a medical marijuana bill called the Compassionate Care Act.

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ABC15 News
January 25, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina law enforcement is leaving little doubt they are still against medical marijuana.

RELATED: South Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Medical Marijuana Bill to the Statehouse

The state's top lawman and prosecutor, joined by a number of sheriffs and police chiefs and a few doctors at a news conference Wednesday, said they will fight a medical marijuana bill called the Compassionate Care Act.

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