North Webster Approves Synthetic Drug Law
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Jordan Fouts-
Birch said the law uses the definition of synthetic drugs contained in the state criminal code and introduces a fine for involvement in the drugs. He drafted the ordinance at the request of North Webster Police Chief Greg Church, who last month requested a “backup plan” because of the changing landscape of state laws on synthetic drugs.
The law prohibits the use, sale, delivery, manufacturing, marketing or possession of synthetic drugs and synthetic drug lookalike substance within North Webster. The law sets a fine of $250 for first offense and $500 for subsequent offense.
It will take effect after publication.
Council also approved an update and extension of a 1998 agreement with Housing Assistance Office Inc., which the company requested in order to refinance. The agreement has no impact on the town financial or otherwise, Birch observed.
And council set a meeting with London Witte Group LLC for Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. to begin talks on a water rate study. Council in August approved the $8,000 to $10,000 contract with London Witte, which will determine whether a rate hike is needed and will also take into account the town’s agreement with Knapp Lake Regional Sewer District.
Also during the meeting, resident Ben Ashpole proposed the town look into installing sidewalks with a covering over them that can be used to grow herbs and produce. He told council the sidewalks could pay for themselves over time if the produce were sold by the town to area stores and restaurants.
After asking several questions about the plan, council directed Ashpole to get a quote from a designer for the cost of a prototype which they can give a yes or no vote.[[In-content Ad]]
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Birch said the law uses the definition of synthetic drugs contained in the state criminal code and introduces a fine for involvement in the drugs. He drafted the ordinance at the request of North Webster Police Chief Greg Church, who last month requested a “backup plan” because of the changing landscape of state laws on synthetic drugs.
The law prohibits the use, sale, delivery, manufacturing, marketing or possession of synthetic drugs and synthetic drug lookalike substance within North Webster. The law sets a fine of $250 for first offense and $500 for subsequent offense.
It will take effect after publication.
Council also approved an update and extension of a 1998 agreement with Housing Assistance Office Inc., which the company requested in order to refinance. The agreement has no impact on the town financial or otherwise, Birch observed.
And council set a meeting with London Witte Group LLC for Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. to begin talks on a water rate study. Council in August approved the $8,000 to $10,000 contract with London Witte, which will determine whether a rate hike is needed and will also take into account the town’s agreement with Knapp Lake Regional Sewer District.
Also during the meeting, resident Ben Ashpole proposed the town look into installing sidewalks with a covering over them that can be used to grow herbs and produce. He told council the sidewalks could pay for themselves over time if the produce were sold by the town to area stores and restaurants.
After asking several questions about the plan, council directed Ashpole to get a quote from a designer for the cost of a prototype which they can give a yes or no vote.[[In-content Ad]]
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