Pubdate: Wed, 27 Apr 2011
Source: Summit Daily News (CO)
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FEDERAL POT WARNING SENT TO COLORADO LAWMAKERS

DENVER - Colorado is the latest state to receive marijuana warnings
from the federal government as state lawmakers mull regulating the
drug.

The top federal prosecutor in Colorado sent a letter Tuesday to
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and some lawmakers. The letter says
states shouldn't pass bills that appear to authorize the medical
marijuana business because the drug is still illegal under federal
law.

Other states considering marijuana legislation have faced federal
questions. Earlier this month, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire said she
may veto a bill to license marijuana dispensaries after the Justice
Department warned it could result in a federal crackdown.

Montana lawmakers passed an outright repeal of medical marijuana in
that state after federal raids. The repeal was vetoed, but a bill
limiting marijuana dispensaries awaits Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer.
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