Oregon's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law a bill that restores criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of drugs. The recently signed law stipulates that possession of small amounts of drugs, including heroin or methamphetamine, will be deemed a misdemeanor. The punishment for being caught with the hard drugs could land suspects in jail for up to six months, with treatment as an alternative option.
Oregon 's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law a bill that restores criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of drugs. The recently signed law stipulates that possession of small amounts of drugs, including heroin or methamphetamine, will be deemed a misdemeanor.
The punishment for being caught with the hard drugs could land suspects in jail for up to six months, with treatment as an alternative option.
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