Oregon Governor Tina Kotek directs Oregon state troopers to crack down on fentanyl distribution
“We want to make it uncomfortable for people to be selling fentanyl in the central city… there will be more people watching, more detective work, more ability to see where things are getting sold and going after those folks,” said Tina Kotek.
Following the passage of Measure 110, possession of small amounts of fentanyl is punishable with a ticket that can be easily ignored – though dealing the drug remains a crime. A wrinkle in state law stops Portland and other cities from levying consequences for public drug use. In order for Portland’s new ordinance to have teeth, lawmakers will first need to allow it under state law. Kotek’s office said… that the governor will work to make that happen.
Original Article (Forbes):
Rep. Blumenauer talks cannabis: ‘When we started, it was controversial… now it determines national elections’
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