Jackson County Doubles Cannabis Violation Fines

Jackson County is raising its maximum fine from $10,000 to $20,000 for code violations — in part because officials say owners of illegal marijuana grows are undeterred by the threat of a $10,000 fine.
 
“A lot of people are being impacted by people who are ignoring our ordinances,” said Jackson County Commissioner Rick Dyer.
 
Commissioners discussed the fines during a work session in October, then voted this month on whether to raise fines.
 
Dyer and Commissioner Bob Strosser voted to increase a variety of minimum and maximum fines. Commissioner Colleen Roberts voted against the move, saying the fines impact more than marijuana growers.
 
Read the full story at the Medford Mail Tribune.