Portland Mayor proposes jail time and fines for public drug use.
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is proposing an ordinance to ban drug use in public spaces, which would be added to the city ordinance already prohibiting public consumption of alcohol. The proposal follows Measure 110, which decriminalized the personal possession of controlled substances. People found in violation may receive a fine of up to $500 or up to six months jail time as determined by the courts.
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- Details of ban on public drug use released by Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler's office KGW.com
- People using drugs on Portland streets could face $500 fine, 6 months in jail under mayor's new proposal KATU
- Portland police union supports mayor's proposed drug ban KATU
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