Special session considered as medical marijuana debate heats up in Oklahoma [View all]

Gov. Mary Fallin intends to call a special session to develop legislation for the practical implementation of new medical marijuana laws if voters approve State Question 788 on Tuesday, a spokesman for the governor said.

"The governor is concerned that the state would not be able to have a system established in 30 days after passage as called for in SQ 788," Michael McNutt, the governor's communication's director, said Tuesday.

"The governor still plans to talk with Senate and House leadership about a possible special session," he said.

With Tuesday's vote on medical marijuana fast approaching, the conflict between advocates and opponents has been heating up.

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