North Dakota officials, pot activists disagree on effect of new law to ban THC products
Lawmakers and state officials dispute the interpretation of pro-marijuana activists that a new law could make some low-concentration THC products illegal, which would impact convenience stores and smoke shops around the state. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
A view of an industrial hemp field. Getty Images / Special to The Forum
BISMARCK Pro-marijuana activists say a bill recently passed in North Dakota has outlawed the sale of some previously allowed cannabis-related products found in convenience stores and smoke shops around the state. Officials dispute the claim and say the new law only goes after vendors who are exploiting a legal loophole by selling powerful and unregulated pot-like substances.
Haze swirls around new North Dakota law to ban THC products
Lawmakers and state officials dispute the interpretation of pro-marijuana activists that a new law could make some low-concentration THC products illegal, which would impact convenience stores and smoke shops around the state. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
A view of an industrial hemp field. Getty Images / Special to The Forum
BISMARCK Pro-marijuana activists say a bill recently passed in North Dakota has outlawed the sale of some previously allowed cannabis-related products found in convenience stores and smoke shops around the state. Officials dispute the claim and say the new law only goes after vendors who are exploiting a legal loophole by selling powerful and unregulated pot-like substances.
In addition to hobbyists like Nordstrom, news organizations also monitor scanners to learn about emergencies and other critical incidents in real time incidents like high-speed chases and armed standoffs.
Nordstrom, who lives in Moorhead, listens to the scanner to find out what is going on in his immediate area and the surrounding region, including nearby Minnesota counties. I know people who live in Otter Tail County, so I like to know what s going on for them. I also listen to it (the scanner) for weather stuff, Nordstrom said.
BCI memo coincides with N.D. changes
Over the past several years, total radio encryption has been adopted by a growing number of law enforcement agencies across the U.S., and agencies reasons for doing so widely vary.
Rob Port talks with Sheriff Jesse Jahner about his issues with Minnesota s use of force law. 10:00 am, Apr. 27, 2021 ×
Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner speaks alongside Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at a community meeting about a proposed bill that would eliminate bail for most misdemeanors. David Samson / The Forum
Thanks to high-profile cases, including the death of
George Floyd, Minnesota has become an epicenter in the political battle over the use of force by law enforcement.
As a result, the state has created new use of force laws, and they re not sitting well with some in law enforcement.
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