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Sacramento Tries To Crack Down On Illegal Marijuana Grows

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | Sacramento, CA
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The city of Sacramento has issued nearly $100 million dollars in fines against homeowners for illegal cannabis grows in the past two years. Many are rental property owners who claim rogue tenants operated the grows without their knowledge. Dozens have taken legal action to challenge the city, but some attorneys call the process "a kangaroo court."

CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd has been following the story: from homeowners worried about keeping their properties and retirement investments intact, to city officials who say the enforcement is needed to cut down on the cannabis black market in Sacramento. He joins us to discuss the issue.

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    The city has issued about $94 million in fines against homeowners for illegal cannabis cultivation. Many are rental property owners who claim their tenants operated the grow without their knowledge. Now, dozens are taking their case to court.
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    When homeowners appeal the fines, which are often hundreds of thousands of dollars, the city says the hearings are designed to be “informal.” But defense attorneys say appealing the penalties rob owners of their right to due process.
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    Sacramento Fined Homeowners $94 Million For Illegal Cannabis Grows — But Many Claim They’re Innocent

    Monday, September 16, 2019
    Hundreds of property owners have challenged the penalties. Their attorneys allege the city’s enforcement has turned into a money-making scheme.

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