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Utah's Medical Cannabis Distribution, Growing Plans Face Scrutiny

The state announced Wednesday it has dismissed appeals from six companies that were denied licenses to grow medical marijuana for Utah's program.

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Associated Press
August 1, 2019

Utah officials preparing to launch the state's medical marijuana program next year face mounting pressure from county attorneys to scrap plans for a state-run dispensary system and lingering scrutiny from companies rejected for growers' licenses.

The state announced Wednesday it has dismissed appeals from six companies that were denied licenses to grow medical marijuana for Utah's program, shutting down allegations that the selection process was hasty and biased.

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