Unmanned surveillance balloons are being launched from South Dakota to conduct surveillance over the Midwest, prompting concerns about privacy violations. Continue reading “Drug surveillance balloons launched over Midwest”
Third time the charm on medical marijuana in SD?
Proponents of legalized medical marijuana will take another run at getting the measure on South Dakota’s ballot.
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CBD is still illegal in Iowa, but for how long?
Cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil, is still illegal for most people in Iowa. Continue reading “CBD is still illegal in Iowa, but for how long?”
New South Dakota Codified Laws now online
Changes made to the South Dakota Codified Laws by the 2019 South Dakota Legislature can now be viewed on the Legislative Research Council’s (LRC) website.
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Impact of conceal carry permit in South Dakota
South Dakota recently became the latest state to allow concealed weapons to be carried without a permit. Continue reading “Impact of conceal carry permit in South Dakota”
Iowa Attorney General clarifies rules surrounding CBD products
Recent changes to federal law and the 2019 Iowa Hemp Act have prompted state officials to clarify Iowa law concerning hemp and Cannabidiol, or CBD products. Continue reading “Iowa Attorney General clarifies rules surrounding CBD products”
Juvenile arrests rise in SD despite reform efforts
According to state crime data, the number of juvenile arrests on drug charges such as possession, use and distribution nearly doubled from 579 in 2008 to 1,043 in 2012. Since 2012, the number of juvenile arrests for drug crimes hasn’t fallen below 948. The number peaked at 1,062 in 2015, the same year a set of sweeping new juvenile justice reforms went into effect.
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Drug Tax | Iowa law requires dealers to first pay taxes before selling illegal drugs
Drug Tax – Stephanie Hilgenberg was seven and a half months pregnant and the mother of a 12-year-old when police pulled her over three years ago on Des Moines’ east side to search her house and car. Continue reading “Drug Tax | Iowa law requires dealers to first pay taxes before selling illegal drugs”
Iowa laws that went into effect July 1
Iowa lawmakers passed nearly 200 bills during the legislative session that finished in late April. Some Iowa laws went into effect as soon as Gov. Kim Reynolds signed them, but the vast majority are slated to go into effect on July 1. Continue reading “Iowa laws that went into effect July 1”
Is it okay to shoot off fireworks in Sioux Falls?
Is it okay to shoot off fireworks in Sioux Falls? Continue reading “Is it okay to shoot off fireworks in Sioux Falls?”