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Marijuana Products In Michigan May Carry Warning Labels

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Legislation approved by the state House Judiciary Committee this week would slap warning labels on marijuana products warning against use by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

The legislation is now on its way to the State House floor.

Representative Graham Filler is the chairman of the Judiciary Committee.

“When you are pregnant, marijuana use is not the best thing you can be doing.  And I believe everyone agrees with that,” said Filler.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistsdiscourages marijuana use during pregnancy due to concerns about an increased risk of underweight and premature infants.

Sales of recreational marijuana products are expected to begin in the coming months. 

Steve Carmody has been a reporter for Michigan Radio since 2005. Steve previously worked at public radio and television stations in Florida, Oklahoma and Kentucky, and also has extensive experience in commercial broadcasting. During his two and a half decades in broadcasting, Steve has won numerous awards, including accolades from the Associated Press and Radio and Television News Directors Association. Away from the broadcast booth, Steve is an avid reader and movie fanatic. Q&A
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