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State economists spent several hours Monday morning asking “what if” the proposed amendment to legalize medical marijuana is approved by voters.

Estimates of how many people might use the substance if prescribed widely. Economist Amy Baker says it will likely be less than half a million, but also says there are some unknowns.  “I think you’re looking at, under normal conditions, that 1785 to 425450 that we were talking about as being a good range. Now what we’ve asked is for additional information related to medical tourism, you know, would that do something unusual” says Baker

The economists also voiced some concerns about language in the amendment that appears to require a medical facility dispensing medical pot to also be the sole source of growing it. The amendment is expected to be on the 2014 Ballot.