Enforcement of federal law by state law enforcement officers.

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34-20G-16.Enforcement of federal law by state law enforcement officers.

No law enforcement officer employed by an agency that receives state or local government funds may expend any state or local resources, including the officer's time, to effect any arrest or seizure of cannabis, or conduct any investigation, on the sole basis of activity the officer believes to constitute a violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S. C. § 801 et seq., if the officer has reason to believe that the activity is in compliance with this chapter. No officer may expend any state or local resources, including the officer's time, to provide any information or logistical support related to any activity to any federal law enforcement authority or prosecuting entity.

Source: Initiated Measure No. 26, approved Nov. 3, 2020, eff. Jul. 1, 2021.


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