Recreational marijuana has been a contentious issue in Smith County for some time. When Christine Smith began making and packaging chocolate cannabis edibles, it was only a hobby as she was a architect in Oregon. However, with the recent news that the turnout in Oklahoma for the state question was 25% of voters, the election board reported, Smith is now considering whether or not to make her edibles for sale in the county.
The Smith County Sheriff's Office has recently charged Quindaveion Lamon Allen, 24, of Tyler, with possession marijuana less than 2 ounces. Allen was in the Smith County Jail and was released on $3,000 bond. This shows that the issue of Recreational marijuana is being taken seriously by the county.
Kevin Smith, the indie film icon whose characters have been stoned more or less nonstop since 1993, has decided to quit using marijuana, citing health concerns. He has also publicly stated that he does not believe that Recreational marijuana should be legal in Smith County.
However, the issue of Recreational marijuana has been taken up by local residents who are conflicted on the matter. Do they support Recreational marijuana being sold in their community to help lower residents' tax burden? Smith believes that legal Recreational marijuana could be a boon for the community, as it could create jobs and help them avoid raising taxes.
Smith has also noted that dispensaries are licensed and have strict protocols to follow to be able to sell marijuana. "We card here. The stuff is tested. It's regulated," Smith said. He has also stated that he believes the Recreational marijuana industry could be an important economic driver in Smith County, as it could create jobs and bring in much-needed revenue.
The Smith County Sheriff's Office has also cracked down on the illegal sale of drugs in Smith County. Smith headed an organised crime group which supplied cocaine and cannabis to the Chadwell St Mary and Grays areas, and used Salih and Lee as runners. The Northampton school was the first in the state to utilize the guard's Fatal Vision marijuana-impairment goggles as part of their Impaired Driving Awareness Program.
Amber Smith was driving under the influence of narcotics when the SUV she was driving struck a woman walking along a road in Turner last year. Amber Smith was charged with DUI and drug possession. This case is an example of how drugs can have an effect on people, even if they are not under the influence of marijuana.
The debate over Recreational marijuana in Smith County is ongoing. While some people believe it could be beneficial for the community, others are concerned about the potential for drug abuse and the effect it could have on people's health. In the end, it is up to the residents of Smith County to decide whether or not to legal Recreational marijuana in the county.
