Thinking about buying legal pot in Illinois? Iowa authorities say don't bring it back here
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57% : 'The biggest thing we hope for is a well-educated public if they choose to purchase marijuana in Illinois," he said.51% : Still, the Clinton Police Department said it is organizing its resources, along with other agencies in the area, to combat an influx in marijuana should they see one.
51% : 'Like possession of marijuana, we expect driving under the influence of marijuana to increase and will be watchful for the signs of impairment," the department added.
46% : When it comes to determining if a driver is impaired, most law enforcement officers rely on a series of field sobriety tests, as well as cues such as red and glassy eyes, the smell of marijuana or visible products or paraphernalia.
42% : Smoking marijuana or consuming marijuana products impairs judgment and decision making and that can be dangerous, especially when someone is getting behind the wheel of a car.
41% : 'We do not plan on any special projects targeting marijuana from Illinois," said Dubuque police Chief Mark Dalsing.
40% : In Iowa, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, and possession of even a small amount can lead to jail time and hefty fines.
39% : We saw a lot of that - people driving to Colorado and purchasing product and bringing it back - when Colorado legalized marijuana, and I'm sure we'll see that again with Illinois."
37% : Despite these concerns, law enforcement agencies in towns and counties along the Iowa-Illinois border mostly say they are not planning to beef up enforcement unless they see a need.
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