Vermont Governor Phil Scott says he will appoint a commission to study the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana in the state.
Scott, a Republican, said Thursday the commission's priorities would be to look at ways to ensure public safety and the best way to regulate marijuana.
The Legislature passed a legalization bill that was vetoed by Scott because of public safety concerns.
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a legalization bill, but it was blocked by the House. That legislation would have set up a commission to study legalization issues.
Democratic State Senator Dick Sears says he's hopeful a law can be ready for implementation by July 1, 2018 -- the same date as in the bill that was vetoed.
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