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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 98-140n
NEWS FROM: Nevada Division of Investigation October 29^th, 1998

Law Enforcement Chiefs and Others to Discuss Medical Marijuana Initiative

News Conference on Question 9 Set For Thursday

A number of top state and local officials will outline their views on Question 9, the medical marijuana initiative that will appear on the November 3^rd ballot. Individual interviews will follow.

Scheduled Speakers: Washoe County Sheriff Richard Kirkland
California Dept. of Justice, Special Agent in Charge Christy McCampbell
Nevada Division of Investigation Chief John Drew
Commission on Substance Abuse Education, Prevention
Enforcement & Treatment Chairperson Denise L. Everett

Where & When: 9:30am, Thursday, October 29^th, 1998
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Administrative Conference Room
911 Parr Blvd.
Reno, Nevada 89512

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