Oregon to crack down on illegal pot growers by holding landowners responsible
Oregon has long been known as a mecca for high-quality marijuana, but that reputation has come with a downside
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Oregon has long been known as a mecca for high-quality marijuana, but that reputation has come with a downside
Oregon has long been known as a mecca for high-quality marijuana, but that reputation has come with a downside: illegal growers who offer huge amounts of cash to lease or buy land and then leave behind pollution, garbage and a drained water table.
The Oregon Legislature has passed a measure targeting the destructive aftermath left behind by illegal marijuana growers. The bill will now head to Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek.
Under a bill passed by the legislature, local governments may file claims of lien against property used for illicit marijuana if the owner won't pay for the cleanup.
Oregon has long been known as a mecca for high-quality marijuana, but that reputation has come with a downside: illegal growers who offer huge amounts of cash to lease or buy land and then leave behind pollution, garbage and a drained water table. Now, a bill passed by the Oregon Legislature seeks to tackle that…