Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Stop Illegal Cannabis Grows
By Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith,
SALEM, Ore. – Senator David Brock Smith (R-Curry, Coos & Douglas Counties), working in partnership with the Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB), Douglas County Commissioner Chris Boice, and local landowners, successfully moved SB 347 A unanimously through the Senate today.
“Illegal cannabis grows in southwest Oregon and across the state are out of control,” said Senator Brock Smith. “SB 347 A is one tool to hold landowners accountable for allowing these illegal activities on their property.”
SB 347 A disqualifies land from farm use special assessment if the landowner or person in possession and control of the land receives a final civil penalty or criminal conviction for the illegal cultivation of marijuana.
“Illegal marijuana is devastating to Oregonians and our communities,” said Senator Noah Robinson (R-Josephine County). “In Southern Oregon, its production often involves water theft, human trafficking, and other serious crimes. SB 347 A will help us address these problems.”
“I appreciate my colleagues’ unanimous support for this legislation,” said Senator Brock Smith. “This sends a clear message that illegal cannabis operations and their associated harms will not be tolerated any longer.”
SB 347 A now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
### Senator David Brock Smith represents Senate District 1, which includes Curry, Coos and Douglas Counties, Southwest Oregon’s Fish, Farm & Forestry District. This press release and an archive of previous press releases issued by Senator David Brock Smith’s office are available on the web at: www.oregonlegislature.gov/smithd
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