Coverage dated December 7, 2022 to December 8, 2022

Oregon considers toughening laws targeting illegal marijuana production

Headline from KGW Portland

Oregon lawmakers are drafting a bill for the 2023 legislative session that would double the maximum prison sentence and fines for illegal marijuana production.

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Omaha World-Herald
Awash in illegal marijuana, Oregon looks at toughening laws (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Dec 7, 2022
Omaha World-Herald's feed description
In 2014, Oregon voters approved a ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana after being told it would eliminate problems caused by “uncontrolled manufacture” of the drug. Illegal production of marijuana has
PBS NewsHour
Amid explosion of illegal marijuana production, Oregon looks to toughening laws (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Dec 8, 2022
PBS NewsHour's feed description
In 2014, Oregon voters approved a ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana after being told it would eliminate problems caused by "uncontrolled manufacture" of the drug.
KGW Portland
Oregon considers toughening laws targeting illegal marijuana production (opens KGW Portland)
Published Dec 8, 2022
KGW Portland's feed description
Oregon lawmakers are drafting a bill for the 2023 legislative session that would double the maximum prison sentence and fines for illegal marijuana production.

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