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IL Police Groups Question Marijuana Test

IL Police Groups Question Marijuana Test
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By AP
May. 08, 2013 | SPRINGFIELD, IL
By AP May. 08, 2013 | 03:42 PM | SPRINGFIELD, IL
Illinois law enforcement organizations say motorist safeguards in pending medical marijuana legislation are not strict enough as the measure heads for a Senate vote. 
 
John Kennedy of Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police says police should be able to test blood and urine of motorists suspected of driving under the influence of marijuana. 
 
The chiefs and the Illinois Sheriffs' Association say the legislation incorrectly states that sobriety tests approved by federal officials can detect cannabis influence. They say blood and urine tests are the only accurate measure. 
 
The groups hand-delivered a letter to Gov. Pat Quinn Tuesday. The Associated Press was given a copy Wednesday in advance of its public release.
 
A Senate committee is scheduled to hear the issue later Wednesday. 
 
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