January Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting

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• January Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting: IMET: Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team PresentationIn 2019, the Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) was created to work cooperatively with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout Jackson County to hold those responsible for transporting and distributing marijuana illegally. At this month’s Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting, Jackson County Sheriff Nate Sickler gave a presentation on how IMET operates, as well as its successes, challenges, and funding.
• January LPSCC Meeting: Alicia Brown Marijuana Code Enforcement PresentationRegulating cannabis growth and keeping illegal growers accountable is a complex and constantly evolving task in Jackson County. Since 2016, Jackson County Code Enforcement has been the agency responsible for many issues related to regulating cannabis production. At this month’s Local Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting, Division Manager Alicia Brown gave an overview of the agency’s jurisdiction, their successes, and current challenges.
• Watermaster Justin Dillon 2022 Year in ReviewOne of the most critical issues regarding marijuana and hemp production is water use. Growing requires a water right, and in many cases, water rights are not properly obtained, which leads to legal issues. The agency responsible for regulating water usage is the Oregon Water Resources Department. At this month’s meeting, Watermaster Justin Dillon gave an overview of what has been happening over the last year.