Awash in illegal marijuana, Oregon looks at toughening laws

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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 instead exploded.

Published 3 months ago · Salem, United States

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Associated Press News

Awash in illegal marijuana, Oregon looks at toughening laws

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — 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.

3 months ago·United States

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HuffPost

Oregon Looks At Toughening Laws To Reduce Proliferation Of Illegal Marijuana

A proposed bill would double the maximum prison sentence and fine for unlawful manufacture involving more than 100 plants and possession in excess of 32 times the legal limits.

3 months ago·United States

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Star Tribune

Awash in illegal marijuana, Oregon looks at toughening laws

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 instead exploded.

3 months ago·Minneapolis, United States

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PBS NewsHour

Amid explosion of illegal marijuana production, Oregon looks to toughening laws

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.

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Oregonian

Overwhelmed with illegal marijuana, Oregon looks at toughening laws

A draft bill would double the maximum prison sentence and fine — to 10 years in prison and $250,000 — for unlawful manufacture involving more than 100 plants and possession in excess of 32 times the legal limits.

3 months ago·Portland, United States

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