Another day, another medical marijuana hearing

A Minnesota House panel has advanced a bill to legalize the use of medical marijuana.

The legislation would allow physicians to prescribe marijuana to qualified patients for the treatment of debilitating medical conditions. Supporters and opponents of medical marijuana testified today before the House Civil Justice Committee. Law enforcement officials are among those who are against the bill. State Public Safety Commissioner Michael Campion said the legislation is riddled with problems.

"There's little regulation in the bill," Campion said. "It's literally impossible to enforce. But primarily our opposition from a public safety standpoint is it is against federal law. And it puts the Minnesota criminal justice system in conflict with our federal partners here in Minnesota."

Gov. Tim Pawlenty also opposes the bill. The next stop is the House Public Safety Committee.

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