[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Bear Creek as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
A.
The Village Board of the Village of Bear Creek, Wisconsin, has determined
that herbal preparations powdered or sprayed with a chemical synthetic
cannabinoid are available for sale that claim to produce intoxicating
effects similar to THC or marijuana.
B.
While these synthetic cannabinoid substances are often marketed as
benign and legal alternatives to marijuana, they are potentially dangerous
to users, as the substances can create potency from three times up
to 100 times greater than marijuana and produce severe adverse health
conditions such as hallucinations, paranoia, seizures, and vomiting,
based on reported emergency room experiences in areas of the country
where use is more prevalent, and, further, the long-term health effects
of use of these substances are not yet known. It has been determined
that the effects of these substances are a health, safety, and welfare
concern to the citizens of the Village of Bear Creek.
No person within the Village of Bear Creek shall possess a controlled
substance specified in § 961.14(4)(tb), Wis. Stats. Any
person who is charged with possession of a controlled substance specified
in § 961.14(4)(tb), Wis. Stats., following a conviction
for possession of a controlled substance in this state shall not be
prosecuted under this section.
Acts otherwise prohibited under this article shall not be unlawful
if done by or under the direction or prescription of a licensed physician,
dentist, or other medical health professional authorized to direct
or prescribe such acts.
Any person violating this article shall be subject to a forfeiture as provided in § 1-4, General penalty, of this Code.
