The public gets one last chance Thursday to discuss with state health officials rules for establishingmedical marijuana shops.

Thursday's forum is scheduled to take place on the main campus of Arizona State University's law college.

The Arizona Department of Health Services has conducted three forums around the state this week.

State rules for running medical pot shops should be released by the end of March, according to the ADHS website.

The state has said medical marijuana dispensaries could be operating by late summer or early fall, after dispensaries have had time to grow marijuana plants.

Voters last November approved a proposition allowing patients with special medical needs to receive medical marijuana.

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